Talent Partner

Workplace Injury Commission; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid WFH option

Mentoring and support

Competitive remuneration

Study allowances & wellbeing reimburse

Home-office working allowances

Flexible leave

Job summary

Workplace Injury Commission in Victoria is seeking an experienced Talent Partner for a 12-month parental leave contract. You will lead end-to-end recruitment across a broad range of roles, partnering with leaders to deliver strategic hiring solutions and champion inclusive practices.

The role offers hybrid work, mentoring, and the opportunity to influence recruitment processes and workforce insights. Join a government statutory authority making an impact for injured Victorians, with supportive

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of contemporary recruitment strategies and market awareness.
• Experience leading complex, high-volume recruitment in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of recruitment governance and VPS employment principles.
• Ability to coach leaders and teams on hiring methodologies.
• Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and diverse candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across a broad range of roles.
• Provide trusted advice on talent attraction and workforce planning.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and candidate experience.
• Improve recruitment processes and deliver workforce insights for decision-making.

Skills

Recruitment strategies

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

High-volume recruiting

Coaching & capability uplift

Diversity & inclusive hiring

Job description

$113,215 per annum (plus super) + excellent mentoring and support

• Enjoy rewarding work, a respectful culture, and the support you need to thrive
• Competitive remuneration, flexibility incl hybrid WFH option, and incredible benefits
• Play a key role supporting WIC as we help injured Victorians find a way forward

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The impact you'll have:

At the Workplace Injury Commission (WIC), we've helped thousands of injured workers and employers to resolve their disputes and move forward with their lives. We're a robust Victorian Government statutory authority that's making an impact.

We're looking for an experienced Talent Partner to join our People and Culture team on a 12-month parental leave contract, bringing expertise, energy and a passion for connecting great people with meaningful careers.

In this highly collaborative role, you'll lead end-to-end recruitment across a broad range of positions while partnering with leaders to deliver strategic hiring solutions. You'll provide trusted advice on talent attraction, workforce needs and market trends, champion inclusive hiring practices, and ensure every candidate enjoys a professional and engaging recruitment experience.

You'll also have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by improving recruitment processes, building capability across the organisation and contributing valuable workforce insights that support better decision-making. If you're a relationship-focused talent professional who enjoys balancing strategy with hands‑on delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

Who we're looking for:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of contemporary recruitment strategies, talent and capabilities models, recruiting fundamentals and competitive market awareness.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, high-volume and business-critical recruitment activities within a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Understanding of talent acquisition principles including recruiting, hiring and onboarding for achieving strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective strategic relationships with stakeholders across all levels of an organisation to achieve positive workforce and recruitment outcomes.
• Strong understanding of relevant industrial relations legislation, VPS employment principles, recruitment governance requirements and best practice talent acquisition standards.
• Highly developed coaching, influencing and capability uplift skills, with experience supporting and guiding leaders and team members on recruitment best practice and effective hiring methodologies.

For further information, please refer to our position description which you can access through our careers site.

Resolution matters. And so do you.

We're a stable, purpose-driven organisation that offers you meaningful work, a welcoming and vibrant team culture, and a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive remuneration, plus generous allowances and reimbursements for study, wellbeing and home-office working.
• More leave when you need it most - flexible leave arrangements tailored to you.
• Access to our 24/7 holistic mental health and wellbeing program for you and your family.
• A progressive and supportive work environment with experienced leaders who are invested in you.

Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us:

• Help Victorians find a way forward

As Talent Partner, you'll play a vital role in supporting WIC to help injured workers and employers overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives.

• Find support and relationships that count

Respect is a key value here. We trust and empower you to be your best self, at work and home.

• Respect today, shape tomorrow

Bring your diverse thinking and help make us even better.

• Be rewarded for your contribution

We offer you real professional development opportunities plus a wide range of rewards and benefits to help you thrive.

Visit our careers site to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.

Want to help us shape a brighter future? Join us.

WIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact us via email *******@wic.vic.gov.au

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment.