Manager - Hr Business Partnerships (Vpsg6)

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 12 months

Organisation: Department of Government Services

Salary: $129,379 - $173,138

Occupation: Human Resources

Reference: VG/VG/1709099

Salary Range VPS6: $129,379 - $173,138

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Department of Government Services as Manager - HR Business Partnerships to provide strategic and operational HR advice and support.

The responsibilities of the People and Culture Branch include providing HR advice and services to the Department of Premier and Cabinet and its portfolio agencies and the Department of Government Services, to create a high performing workplace that puts people first.

As the Manager - HR Business Partnerships, you will lead and coach a team of skilled HR professionals in the provision of strategic and operational HR advice and encourage a culture of best practice, continuous improvement, strategy and relationship management amongst the team. Collaborating on the development of change management initiatives to drive a culture that embraces transformation will also be an essential requirement of this role.

This is a unique opportunity that will allow the successful candidate to develop initiatives to empower people, invest in the department's culture and advance DGS' HR capability.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will have:
Proven experience in leading HR Business Partnership functions and managing organisational change and transformation processes, preferably within a government setting
The ability to maximise team effectiveness by selecting, developing, leading and motivating a high performing business partnering team
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
The ability to effectively influence and negotiate with a variety of stakeholders
A strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures, and contemporary developments in human resources management, including the Fair Work Act 2009

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:

a resume; and
a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DGS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies). To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.