Workforce Development Specialist

**About the Role**

Working as part of a high performing and supportive team you will bring your expertise and collaborate with others on work projects.

You will support the establishment of 14 new early learning centres with staffing attraction and retention. You will build collaborative relationships with the workforce team, hiring managers and other key stakeholders. You will play a key role in supporting workforce planning and ensuring ELV attracts and retains the right talent to support our important work.

The responsibilities of the role will include:

- Coordinating and managing bulk recruitment processes using talent acquisition strategies
- Continue to refine the service delivery framework and document processes supporting recruitment and payroll service
- Support workforce development strategies with developing frameworks
- Review HR policy for alignment with the processes and forms
- Manage data requests and reporting for workforce insights and planning

**About the Division** - **Early Learning Victoria**

The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by 2032 as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms. The centres offer childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep. The centres provide high-quality, accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child centred, focused on learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local communities.

Early Learning Victoria is part of the Victorian Department of Education. The ELV central team is leading the roll-out of the 50 centres and supports and oversees 4 centres that have recently opened. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Early Learning Victoria is committed to Child Safety and the safeguarding of children from harm.

**Attributes**
- Manage a variety of workforce projects with excellent time management and organisation
- Ability to write and communicate process design effectively
- Work within a team to collaborate on talent attraction strategies and provide bespoke solutions
- Build genuine relationships that are based on transparency and trust
- Ability to work with data to identify trends and develop strategies

ELV is seeking an experienced and motivated Workforce Development Specialist to join our progressive team. This is an exciting time to join a growing team and developing function of Recruitment and Workforce support.

**Desirable**Qualifications and Experience**

Qualification in Human Resources or related field is desirable.

Experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or general HR within an early childhood education or government setting is desirable.

**How to apply**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising relevant skills and experience, and suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.

**About the Department**

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

**Further Information**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Joanne Burkandt, Manager Workforce on 9022 0627.

**Applications close** 11:59pm on 28 Sept 2025