Address Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / Until 27 June 2025
Organisation: Service Victoria
Salary: $74,580 - $82,571
Occupation: Human Resources
Reference: VG/TP/1786226
Recruitment Officer I VPSG3.1 I Fixed Term until 27 June 2025 I $74,580 - $82,571 plus super
Who we are
Service Victoria is the Victorian Government agency which simplifies, improves and modernises essential government transactions and delivers customer service.
We work hard to deliver a customer service system around what Victorians want and need, rather than only what works for government. We know people want easier access to government transactions, including online options.
We are a digital-first organisation with expertise software engineering, customer experience, product development, public policy, agile delivery and service management.
Our technology platform is a mature collection of contemporary cloud-based infrastructure, technical architecture and scalable and reusable common capabilities, with real-time integration into government agency legacy systems.
Service Victoria upholds and demonstrates the values of the Victorian Public Sector. Our values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004:
About the role
As the Recruitment Co-Ordinator, you will support the process of selecting and onboarding top-tier talent. You'll be part of a small, energetic in-house recruitment team tasked with making sure we're finding, hiring and onboarding the right people for the job.
You will help develop and implement recruitment processes and create a positive experience for candidates.
This position reports directly to the Recruitment Manager and collaborates closely with Executive Directors and Managers to understand staffing needs and organisational goals.
If you are a dynamic recruitment co-ordinator, we invite you to apply and be an important contributor to in shaping Service Victoria's workforce.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disabilities.
Your accountabilities
Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process for various positions within Service Victoria, from job posting to offer acceptance.
Source and screen candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and referrals.
Schedule interviews with candidates, ensuring a positive experience for all parties involved.
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and provide support in identifying top talent.
Support the onboarding process for new hires, including paperwork, orientation, and training coordination.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment data and reports for analysis and decision-making purposes.
Selection Criteria
Proven experience in recruitment coordination, preferably within the IT industry or a similar fast-paced environment.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
Knowledge of recruitment best practices and the ability to source and screen candidates effectively.
Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment, adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.
Experience and qualifications
Proven experience in recruitment co-ordination, preferably within the IT industry or similar fast-paced environment.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with candidates, hiring managers and external partners.
What we offer
You will have the rare opportunity to shape and influence the state's future by joining a vibrant organisation that is making it easier to deal with government. You will be working within a growing team of enthusiastic professionals with highly skilled leaders in an environment that will support your growth and development. Service Victoria is a diverse and inclusive workplace and is committed to providing flexible working arrangements.
We're committed to supporting our employees balancing their work and life commitments. Service Victoria offers flexible work conditions. We recognise providing flexible working arrangements is not only important to our employees but also underpins a diverse, inclusive, adaptive and high-performing workforce. The nature and scope of flexible options available for each position will depend on the type of role.
We pride ourselves on upholding and demonstrating values of leadership, integrity, responsiveness, impartiality, accountability, respect and a commitment to human rights.
Other relevant information
Since 1 September 2022, the Victorian Government permits employees to return to offices. This role offers the flexibility of working from home and the state-of-the-art offices in Footscray and Ballarat, by negotiation.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of diversity and inclusion at Service Victoria, please contact the people and culture team at peopleandculture@service.vic.gov.au
The fine print…
Preferred applicants may be asked to provide evidence of their qualifications.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work visa. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of identity and submit and national police records check.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period.
All staff must comply with the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees.
Terms and conditions for department employees are subject to the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2020.
Additional information
Pre-employment misconduct screening requirements
Before a final offer of employment is made, preferred candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration and consent form. Further information on pre-employment misconduct screening requirement is available from the Victorian Public Sector Comissioner.
The inherent requirements of this role and intrinsic risks will be considered by Service Victoria in assessing declarations of misconduct in previous workplaces.
Inherent requirements for this position:
Communication
Relational skills
Reflective skills
and is assessed as having a Moderate level of intrinsic risk.
How to apply
All applications should include a CV and a cover letter responding to the Selection Criteria. Please apply before the advertised closing date through the careers.vic.gov.au website.
Other Relevant Information
We respect people's privacy. All our team must collect and handle personal information consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Accessibility
To receive this document in an accessible format, please contact People & Culture at peopleandculture@service.vic.gov.au or using the National Relay Service 13 36 77 if required (for more information visit www.relayservice.gov.au)
