Job Description
Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/PES/1917211
Lead the development and delivery of strategic workforce initiatives that enable the department to meet its current and future workforce needs.
Shape the workforce of the future. Drive real organisational impact.
We're looking for a strategic thinker and delivery focused leader to take a lead role in developing our VPS departmental workforce strategy in this two year fixed term position. This is a high-impact role at the centre of shaping capability, driving transformation, and ensuring we have the workforce we need, now and into the future.
Reporting to the Director Employee Learning and Inclusion, you'll turn strategy into action using data, insight and organisational design expertise to deliver meaningful, enterprise-wide outcomes.
What you'll do
Lead workforce strategy
Design and deliver a contemporary workforce planning approach aligned to organisational priorities.
Turn strategy into action
Translate strategy into practical programs, initiatives and implementation plans that drive real change.
Drive transformation
Lead key workforce initiatives that improve capability, sustainability and performance across the organisation.
Leverage data and insights
Use workforce analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities and provide clear, evidence-based advice to leaders.
Shape organisational design
Provide expert guidance on structures, roles and future capability needs to support growth and transformation.
Influence at the highest levels
Partner with executives and senior stakeholders to embed strategic workforce thinking across the organisation.
Lead with impact
Help lead projects and multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
What you bring
Deep expertise in workforce planning, analytics and organisational design
Strong grounding in organisational psychology and change delivery
Proven ability to translate strategy into execution
Confidence working with senior executives and influencing decision-making
A data-driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into action
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
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. The position description aligns to the Manager HR role within the Human Resources job family.
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
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 Ali Hinton – Director, Employee Learning and Inclusion via email at ali.hinton@ed ucation.vic.gov.au
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.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close Thursday 16 April 2026.
Applications close Thursday 16 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
2 April 2026
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/PES/1917211
Lead the development and delivery of strategic workforce initiatives that enable the department to meet its current and future workforce needs.
Shape the workforce of the future. Drive real organisational impact.
We're looking for a strategic thinker and delivery focused leader to take a lead role in developing our VPS departmental workforce strategy in this two year fixed term position. This is a high-impact role at the centre of shaping capability, driving transformation, and ensuring we have the workforce we need, now and into the future.
Reporting to the Director Employee Learning and Inclusion, you'll turn strategy into action using data, insight and organisational design expertise to deliver meaningful, enterprise-wide outcomes.
What you'll do
Lead workforce strategy
Design and deliver a contemporary workforce planning approach aligned to organisational priorities.
Turn strategy into action
Translate strategy into practical programs, initiatives and implementation plans that drive real change.
Drive transformation
Lead key workforce initiatives that improve capability, sustainability and performance across the organisation.
Leverage data and insights
Use workforce analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities and provide clear, evidence-based advice to leaders.
Shape organisational design
Provide expert guidance on structures, roles and future capability needs to support growth and transformation.
Influence at the highest levels
Partner with executives and senior stakeholders to embed strategic workforce thinking across the organisation.
Lead with impact
Help lead projects and multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
What you bring
Deep expertise in workforce planning, analytics and organisational design
Strong grounding in organisational psychology and change delivery
Proven ability to translate strategy into execution
Confidence working with senior executives and influencing decision-making
A data-driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into action
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
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. The position description aligns to the Manager HR role within the Human Resources job family.
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
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 Ali Hinton – Director, Employee Learning and Inclusion via email at ali.hinton@ed ucation.vic.gov.au
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.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close Thursday 16 April 2026.
Applications close Thursday 16 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
2 April 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager, Workforce Strategy 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.