AddressPeople and Culture AdvisorPermanent, Ongoing positionHybrid working, Melbourne-based. About VMIAVictorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) is the Victorian Government's insurer and risk adviser, covering the People and projects that help Victorians thrive. We're an agency in the Department of Treasury and Finance portfolio, established under the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority Act, and report to the Assistant Treasurer.We provide insurance and risk advice to government departments and agencies, with more than 4,600 clients, ranging from small community service organisations to public hospitals, schools, and core service providers. We also provide domestic building insurance to builders, giving Victorian homeowners peace of mind for building projects valued over $16,000.We help our clients prepare for, prevent, or reduce the impact of harm. When things don't go to plan, we help clients restore services and recover quickly.Our unique perspective across Victorian Government clients is an opportunity for learning and development in the risk and insurance industry as well as the broader public sector, creating deep connections with our clients, and a shared understanding of best practice in our fields of expertise.People are at the heart of everything we do. At VMIA, you'll be encouraged to achieve your career goals in a progressive and flexible workplace that most importantly lets you be yourself. Your roleAt VMIA, we believe that our people are our greatest asset and have an exciting opportunity for a proactive People and Culture Advisor to provide fit-for-purpose guidance and solutions to foster a positive workplace culture and people experience.You provide responsive advice and services, connecting our people to our practices. You will be a true partner to our people leaders by supporting and coaching them to build an engaged, skilled, and high-performing workforce.This position will suit someone who is self-driven and thrives in a fast-paced and complex environment. You are a confident communicator with a passion for delivering an excellent customer experience.You will join our vibrant and close-knit People and Culture team and report to the Senior People & Culture Partner.What you do
Identifying solutions that respond to client needs and challenges in a targeted way.
Provide employee relations advice to leaders and managers and manage cases end to end.
Act on escalations from the People Services team to deliver appropriate advice and outcomes to people leaders and team members.
Have a comprehensive understanding of our people policies and procedures and provide timely, accurate, and consistent advice.
Reviewing and updating policies, procedures, and various People and Culture documentation as appropriate to ensure compliance with legislation and contemporary practices.
Offering support and guidance to people leaders and employees who are setting and managing performance and development plans.
Provide process support for employee lifecycle activities in partnership with People Services to ensure a good people experience.
Supporting the Senior P&C Partner with cyclical workforce planning, talent management, and related employee data management.
Contribute to implementing people initiatives and process improvement projects to achieve expected outcomes and continuous improvement.
Contribute to recruitment activities and support the talent acquisition function as needed.
Who you work with
You collaborate with your colleagues in the People & Culture team and provide professional and effective advice and services to our people across the organisation. This ensures a strong positive employee experience is maintained across the employment lifecycle.
You add value by engaging proactively with leaders leveraging your relationship and understanding of the organisation to achieve outcomes in line with the strategy and plans.
You develop strong working relationships with our external service providers to ensure our program, employee benefits, and wellbeing activities are delivered according to expectations
About youThis role would suit an autonomous and seasoned human resource professional with demonstrated experience working as a People and Culture/HR Advisor, Generalist or Business Partner.
You have broad generalist experience with a focus on advisory preferably within a similarly complex organisation, financial services, or corporate/professional services.
You are confident with the ability to provide strategic advice and have proven experience influencing leaders to make sound and balanced decisions.
Experienced in navigating complex people-related situations with the ability to work through challenging scenarios with stakeholders.
Ability to manage, plan, organise and priorities own workload and timelines to achieve set objectives within specified timeframes.
You are agile and adaptable to change
A strong communicator with a proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Proficient in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite. Oracle will be advantageous.
Enjoy working as part of a cohesive team and collaborating with others.
We encourage people from all gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with disabilities, and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Please let us know of any accessibility needs to be considered during the recruitment process. Why work with us?
We're known for our incredible culture and sense of community – and an employee value proposition that makes our people proud.
We reward innovation, best practice thinking and collaboration. We're industry leaders in diversity and inclusion, are passionate about gender equality, and encourage and enable our people to bring their whole selves to work.
We were leaders in working flexibly before COVID-19. Now, we operate in a hybrid environment, with a suite of events and activities to connect us even when we're apart. We'll continue to work from where it makes sense to, with flexible arrangements that deliver for our clients and work for our people.
We are a learning organisation, and you can expect to grow, develop, and evolve your professional career at VMIA.
We offer programs, subsidies and leave options to support the wellbeing of our People and invest in their development and growth.
How to applyIf we've sparked your interest, apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter to introduce yourself, demonstrate your suitability for the role and tell us why working at VMIA appeals to you.If you are a VMIA internal applicant, out of courtesy, please notify your current People Leader that you are interested in this role before applying.If you're successful in the first round of screening and shortlisting, you'll be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team who'll guide you through the next steps of our recruitment process.For further information about VMIA, navigate to our careers page https://www.vmia.vic.gov.au/careers.If you have an enquiry or would like to find out more about the role, email Hanita Singh, Talent Acquisition Adviser at talentacquisition@vmia.vic.gov.au Other relevant informationPreferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening including a national police check, probity, and misconduct screening. Additional InformationVMIA is supportive of hybrid working arrangements. Applications close Wednesday 21st February 2024.
