Senior People & Capability Coordinator

Victorian Government; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Parliamentary Services in Melbourne is seeking a Senior People & Capability Coordinator for a full-time 15-month parental leave cover. The role focuses on HR systems, data integrity, recruitment, and project-based improvements within a hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).

You will manage HR records, run data reports, coordinate onboarding, and oversee vendor relationships while driving continuous improvements across P&C processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, administration or similar roles.
• Experience using HR systems, databases and digital platforms.
• Strong data reporting skills; Excel and Power BI valuable.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Project coordination and stakeholder management.
• Continuous improvement mindset and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain HR systems, including SharePoint, employee records and people data.
• Prepare, analyze and report on people data to support reporting and audits.
• Administer HR activities across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Coordinate P&C contracts, renewals and vendor relationships.
• Prepare employment contracts, letters and other P&C documents.
• Support P&C projects from planning through implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and ways of working.
• Respond to employee and stakeholder inquiries with accurate support.

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/002938

The Department of Parliamentary Services delivers impartial, professional, and innovative services to support Victoria's elected representatives, the democratic process and the Parliament as an institution.

Through our commitment to diversity and equality, we are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background.

Senior People & Capability Coordinator

Department of Parliamentary Services

• Full-time, 15 months fixed-term opportunity (parental leave cover)
• Grade 4 classification ($100,894 to $114,476 base salary + 12% superannuation)
• Hybrid work (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

How you'll make an impact

If you enjoy working with people, systems and data — and like finding better ways to do things — this could be the role for you.

As the Senior People & Capability Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of how our HR team operates, helping to keep our systems, data and processes running smoothly while contributing to projects and improvements that make a real difference.

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, you'll work across HR systems and reporting, employee administration, recruitment, vendor and contract management, and P&C projects. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work and play a hands-on role in improving our HR systems, processes and ways of working.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and maintain HR systems, SharePoint, employee records and people data, ensuring information is accurate, current and accessible.
• Prepare, analyse and report on people data to support reporting, audits and informed decision-making.
• Administer HR activities across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and onboarding, and coordinate key P&C compliance activities.
• Prepare employment contracts, letters, correspondence, reports and other P&C documentation.
• Manage P&C vendor relationships, including contracts, renewals, invoices and service arrangements.
• Support P&C projects from research and planning through to implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and ways of working, and help turn ideas into practical improvements.
• Respond to employee and stakeholder enquiries, providing accurate and responsive support.

What you'll bring

You're organised, curious and proactive. You enjoy figuring out how things work, solving problems and finding ways to make things simpler and more effective. You're comfortable working across different priorities and take pride in getting the details right.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience in HR, administration or a similar role.
• Experience using HR systems, databases and digital platforms, with an interest in technology and systems.
• Strong skills in preparing and analysing data and reports, with experience using tools such as Excel or Power BI highly regarded.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage accurate records and documentation.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including working with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the initiative and curiosity to learn.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly collaborative and supportive team in a varied role where you'll work across HR systems, data, projects and process improvement, with plenty of opportunities to contribute and make an impact.

We offer a unique workplace that sits at the heart of Victorian democracy. You will work in a historic precinct with modern technology, contributing to an institution that values integrity, professional growth, and a supportive team culture.

Former Victorian Public Service employees who have accepted a Separation Package may apply for this role. Any re-employmen t restrictions that may apply within the Victorian Public Service do not prevent candidates from being considered for employment with the Department of Parliamentary Services.

A secondment from the Victorian Public Service may also be possible, subject to agreement between the two employers.

Applications close on Tuesday 20 October 2026.

About the Department of Parliamentary Services

The Department of Parliamentary Services delivers impartial, professional, and innovative services to support Victoria's elected representatives, the democratic process and the Parliament as an institution.

Through our commitment to diversity and equality, we are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background.

Our team members are the key to our success and bring new and innovative responses to issues and challenges we face in our work in the delivery of quality services to support the work of the Parliament.

Accessibility

If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact Parliament's Recruitment Team via email [e-mail] .

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Applications close Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11.59pm