Senior Recruitment Officer

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Recruitment Officer to lead recruitment activities and deliver outstanding hiring outcomes across the department.

You will guide Recruitment Officers, manage complex campaigns, and engage with stakeholders to ensure client-centred service and high-quality recruitment processes within a hybrid work arrangement.

Fixed-term position until 3 December 2027 with hybrid work arrangements in Melbourne CBD.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contemporary recruitment practices and HR policies.
• Experience delivering high-quality client-centered recruitment services in a complex organisation.
• Experience with Springboard and SAP SuccessFactors is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex recruitment activities.
• Guide Recruitment Officers and support large-scale campaigns across the department.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver timely and effective hiring outcomes.

Skills

Recruitment practices

HR policy knowledge

Client-centered service

Tools

Springboard

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

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Looking for more than just another recruitment role?

At DEECA, our recruitment team helps build the workforce that delivers for Victorian communities. As a Senior Recruitment Officer, you'll combine your recruitment expertise with leadership, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Working alongside a supportive and collaborative team, you'll manage complex recruitment activities, guide Recruitment Officers, and contribute to large-scale recruitment campaigns across the department.

Join us and help shape the future workforce of DEECA.

Bring your recruitment experience and passion for working together-we'd love to hear from you.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Knowledge of contemporary recruitment practices and associated Human Resource Management policies and procedures.
• Experience supporting the delivery of high quality, client-centred recruitment services in a complex and changing organisation.
• Experience with Springboard platform and SAP SuccessFactors is highly desirable.

This is a fixed term position available until 3 December 2027. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Other relevant information

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail] .

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.