Employment Pathways Advisor

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria seeks an Employment Pathways Advisor to oversee graduate, intern and trainee recruitment from advertising through onboarding and to assist with program events and engagement. The role builds relationships with candidates, education institutions and internal teams to ensure a smooth, engaging experience.

Key focus areas include coordinating end-to-end recruitment, supporting program events, and providing administrative and reporting support to meet

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering end-to‑to-bulk recruitment.
• Experience managing early career programs within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment from advertising through onboarding for graduate, intern and trainee programs.
• Support program events and engagement activities.
• Provide administrative and reporting support to the Department’s employment programs.

Skills

Relationship building

Clear communication

Time management

Understanding employment pathways

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

SuccessFactors

Job description

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

The Employment Pathways Advisor supports the delivery and improvement of the Department’s graduate, intern and trainee programs. The role coordinates recruitment from advertising through to onboarding, supports program events and engagement activities, and provides administrative and reporting support. Working closely with candidates, participants, hiring managers, educational institutions and internal teams, the Advisor builds positive relationships and helps create a smooth and engaging experience for everyone involved. Success in this role helps attract future talent, strengthen employment pathways and deliver effective programs that meet the Department’s workforce needs.

What we ’ re looking for

• Builds positive working relationships and collaborates with others to achieve shared goals.
• Communicates clearly and provides helpful, responsive support to candidates, participants and stakeholders.
• Stays organised, manages competing priorities and delivers tasks on time.
• Understands how employment pathway programs help meet the Department’s current and future workforce needs.
• Adapts to changing priorities, embraces new ideas and looks for ways to improve processes and experiences.

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Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring:

Mandatory

• Demonstrated experience delivering end-to‑to-bulk recruitment.
• Experience managing early career programs within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

Desirable

• Strong capability using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience using SuccessFactors.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa or work permit that allows them to undertake the position. Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re‑employment restrictions apply.