Workforce Capability Services Officer

About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

About the Division

Business Services focuses on:

• compliance with department policies
• managing end-to-end procurement and financial and recruitment processes for branches
• optimising business support processes by identifying opportunities for improvements through change management practices.

Our purpose:

• implement procurement, financial and HR policy efficiency and compliance
• provide procurement, financial and people services to all IMTD branches
• support the Division with change management and communication activities to establish and embed new ways of working
• optimise processes in business support areas.

About the Role

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing workforce? We're on the lookout for a motivated Workforce Capability Officer to join our Business Services Branch within the Information Management and Technology Division (IMTD). This is more than a job – it's your chance to make a lasting impact on how we attract, manage, and develop top talent.

In this exciting role, you'll work at the heart of our recruitment and workforce planning efforts, partnering with people leaders and key stakeholders to drive compliance, champion continuous improvement, and deliver excellence across the division.

Reporting to the Manager, Workforce Capability Services, you'll support end-to-end recruitment activities, ensuring alignment with HR policies, public sector merit principles, and strategic goals. Your days will be filled with variety – from maintaining accurate records and generating insightful workforce reports to supporting talent management initiatives that shape the future of our division.

We're looking for someone with strong analytical skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for service excellence. If you're ready to bring energy, innovation, and purpose to your work – we want to hear from you.

Attributes

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, with a focus on customer needs and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Strong understanding of VPS recruitment processes and HR policy compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Visio, Excel, and Word.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the skills and attributes from the role statement and the capabilities from the position description.

For more details regarding this position please see attached role statements.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Carmel Perri - Manager Workforce Capability Services via (03) 03 7022 1900 or [email protected].

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 8th June 2025.

Applications close Sunday 8 June 2025 at 11.59PM