Job Description
Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 9715
Kick-start or grow your People & Culture career in a fast-paced, high-performing team
Learn end-to-end recruitment and mobility processes with real exposure to corporate HR
Flexible hybrid working and strong on-the-job development in a supportive team environment
About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
About the Role
This is an ongoing VPS3 opportunity to join the Talent and Mobility team supporting recruitment and internal mobility across the department.
In this role, you’ll support the delivery of recruitment and mobility processes by preparing recruitment documentation, managing candidate and hiring manager enquiries, maintaining accurate records and systems, and supporting candidate care. You’ll also help maintain recruitment and mobility guidance, tools and templates, and support the processing of employee actions in line with policy and governance requirements.
You’ll work across a broad range of recruitment and people and culture activities, gaining exposure to corporate HR functions and contributing to projects and initiatives that improve processes, systems and employee experience. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is highly organised, and can manage competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail
What Success looks like
The successful candidate will be someone who is proactive, pragmatic and focused on getting things done in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. They will demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy across recruitment and mobility processes.
They will be quick to learn new systems, processes and ways of working, and will be comfortable adapting to change without needing rigid or highly structured direction. Success in this role requires the ability to work autonomously while remaining closely connected to the team, contributing to a supportive and collaborative team culture.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong customer and stakeholder focus, providing clear, timely and practical support to the business and candidates. They will show curiosity and a willingness to learn recruitment, mobility and broader corporate HR functions, while contributing to continuous improvement through practical ideas that improve efficiency, quality and user experience.
Key accountabilities include:
Provide high-level administrative and coordination support across recruitment and mobility processes
Prepare recruitment documentation, coordinate interviews and support hiring managers and candidates
Maintain recruitment and mobility policies, processes, tools and templates on the intranet
Process recruitment and mobility employee actions in systems, ensuring governance and approvals are met
Undertake research and compile information to support reporting and decision making
Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to projects and initiatives that improve employee experience
To access the Position Description, please click here.
Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
How to Apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you will need to create an account to submit your application.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday 19 February 2026. For further information about the role please contact Adam Stevenson, Senior Talent Lead via [email protected]
Applications close Thursday 19 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
9 February 2026
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 9715
Kick-start or grow your People & Culture career in a fast-paced, high-performing team
Learn end-to-end recruitment and mobility processes with real exposure to corporate HR
Flexible hybrid working and strong on-the-job development in a supportive team environment
About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
About the Role
This is an ongoing VPS3 opportunity to join the Talent and Mobility team supporting recruitment and internal mobility across the department.
In this role, you’ll support the delivery of recruitment and mobility processes by preparing recruitment documentation, managing candidate and hiring manager enquiries, maintaining accurate records and systems, and supporting candidate care. You’ll also help maintain recruitment and mobility guidance, tools and templates, and support the processing of employee actions in line with policy and governance requirements.
You’ll work across a broad range of recruitment and people and culture activities, gaining exposure to corporate HR functions and contributing to projects and initiatives that improve processes, systems and employee experience. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is highly organised, and can manage competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail
What Success looks like
The successful candidate will be someone who is proactive, pragmatic and focused on getting things done in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. They will demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy across recruitment and mobility processes.
They will be quick to learn new systems, processes and ways of working, and will be comfortable adapting to change without needing rigid or highly structured direction. Success in this role requires the ability to work autonomously while remaining closely connected to the team, contributing to a supportive and collaborative team culture.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong customer and stakeholder focus, providing clear, timely and practical support to the business and candidates. They will show curiosity and a willingness to learn recruitment, mobility and broader corporate HR functions, while contributing to continuous improvement through practical ideas that improve efficiency, quality and user experience.
Key accountabilities include:
Provide high-level administrative and coordination support across recruitment and mobility processes
Prepare recruitment documentation, coordinate interviews and support hiring managers and candidates
Maintain recruitment and mobility policies, processes, tools and templates on the intranet
Process recruitment and mobility employee actions in systems, ensuring governance and approvals are met
Undertake research and compile information to support reporting and decision making
Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to projects and initiatives that improve employee experience
To access the Position Description, please click here.
Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
How to Apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you will need to create an account to submit your application.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday 19 February 2026. For further information about the role please contact Adam Stevenson, Senior Talent Lead via [email protected]
Applications close Thursday 19 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
9 February 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Talent & Mobility Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
