Employment Pathways Advisor

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne is seeking an Employment Pathways Advisor on a fixed-term basis until 16 October 2027. You will coordinate recruitment from advertising through onboarding, and support graduate, intern and trainee programs to attract talent for the department.

You will work with candidates, hiring managers and educational partners, delivering administrative support, event coordination and timely reporting to strengthen employment pathways and workforce

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end bulk recruitment.
• Experience managing early career programs within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience using SuccessFactors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment from advertising through onboarding.
• Support graduate, intern and trainee programs and events.
• Provide administrative and reporting support.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Early career programs

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Office Suite

SuccessFactors

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SuccessFactors

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport, planning and land services.

We’recommitted to creating a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

This is a Fixed Term opportunity until 16th October 2027

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

You’resomeone who:

• 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’llbring:

Mandatory

• Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end 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.
• 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 berequired.

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.

For further information about the role, contactHeidi Chu - Team Lead, Employment Pathways at *********@transport.vic.gov.au.

VPS Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, pleasestatethis in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details so your redeployment status can be appropriately considered.