- Salary $117k to $130k per annum + 11.5% Superannuation
- Full Time
- Drive strategic talent acquisition, build recruitment capability, and champion diversity
At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our transformation focus on:
- Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
- Great Organisational Culture
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Good Governance and Integrity Long Term Financial Sustainability
The role:
This position leads the development, implementation and ongoing continuous improvement of contemporary recruitment and selection best practice including; talent acquisition policy, strategies and methods, to ensure a pipeline of talent is available to meet the organisation's current and future resourcing needs. You will also work closely with People Leaders to support the effective and efficient delivery of full-life cycle recruitment and selection services to support the achievement of strategic goals and objectives.
The role will also enable WCC’s Diversity and Inclusion priorities through the development and delivery of Whitehorse’s Gender Equality Action Plan, associated responsibilities under the Victorian Gender Equality Act 2020, related talent acquisition practices and community employment outcomes.
About you:
To be considered for this position you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Management or related discipline with demonstrated depth of experience in specialist recruitment and talent acquisition with exposure across a range disciplines and levels.
- Significant experience in undertaking all facets of recruitment in diverse and client focused organisation (including volume and specialised roles).
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of gender equality legislation and best practice in driving diversity outcomes.
- Relevant experience and demonstrated competence in research, data analysis, report writing and communication.
- Proven expertise developing strategy, policy, practice, tools and resources related to talent acquisition/ strategic sourcing and recruitment, including employer brand. Experience working across a complex and diverse organisation with demonstrated success delivering effective outcomes with consideration to diversity and inclusion.
In return, we will offer:
The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.
Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.
An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.
Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.
Transformation - We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.
Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.
Further Information:
Further information is available from Liz Roberts on 0427 873 076. To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and one page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by 22 June 2025.
Come and join the transformation!
Download the Position Description:
Talent and Inclusion Specialist
City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.
Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.
The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.
Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!
At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:
- A welcoming and supportive working environment
- Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
- Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
- Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport
- Active Social Club with a calendar of events through the year