Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

About Us

At Development Victoria, we create places for people.

We're a government agency partnering with industry and communities to transform ambitious ideas into reality.

We balance community needs with commercial discipline – and our experience shows that sustainable, liveable places deliver the best long-term return for all.

Together, we deliver places that make a genuine difference to the people of Victoria.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Director, People Operations & Partnering, the Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor is a pivotal role within Development Victoria's People, Culture & Communications team. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned talent professional to lead strategic recruitment and contribute meaningfully to workforce planning, talent attraction, retention, and succession initiatives.

This role is more than just end-to-end recruitment—it requires sound judgement, autonomy, and the ability to influence and collaborate across the business. You will work closely with hiring managers, Business Partners, and Organisational Development to shape and deliver inclusive, values-aligned talent strategies that support Development Victoria's growth and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across a diverse portfolio, including senior leadership roles, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and values.
• Partner with hiring managers to provide strategic advice on role design, sourcing strategies, and candidate experience.
• Contribute to workforce planning and broader talent initiatives, including attraction, retention, and succession planning.
• Champion Development Victoria's employer brand and EVP across all candidate communications and digital channels.
• Use innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent in a competitive market.
• Promote a positive candidate experience through timely communication and feedback.
• Manage employment contracts and background checks for external candidates, ensuring compliance and a smooth onboarding experience.
• Build trusted relationships across the business and share market insights with the People, Culture & Communications team.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and support system improvements.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven team culture.

About You:

You're a confident and strategic talent acquisition professional who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment. You bring credibility, initiative, and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work autonomously and influence senior stakeholders.

You'll also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Organisational Psychology, or a related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years' experience in end-to-end recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally in complex environments.
• Proven experience contributing to strategic workforce initiatives and partnering with senior leaders.
• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with high attention to detail.
• Experience with recruitment systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• A passion for inclusive hiring and building a strong employer brand.

Employee Benefits

• We drive strong collaboration and support our teams to work virtually and flexibly.
• Professional development opportunities available including;
• Study support
• Opportunity to participate in cross functional working groups that drive diversity and inclusion and sustainability initiatives.
• Novated leasing
• Purchase leave
• Paid parental leave
• Technology salary sacrifice
• Employee referral bonuses
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives such as EAP and mental health and wellbeing leave
• Access to group life & group salary continuance insurance
• Modern onsite facilities

Application Process

• Please apply via our careers page linked to this advertisement, applications will not be accepted via email.

• Advert may close prior to the closure date if a high volume of applications is received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

• Please note: The preferred candidate will be required to complete a national police record check prior to an offer of employment being made.

• At Development Victoria, we work flexibly and value diversity, and we invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application.

Application Deadline:

Please submit your application by 19/11/2025

Applications received after this date may not be considered.

We respectfully request no agency approaches. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes being sent to anyone here in our business.