Salary range $92,600 - $105,064 per annum plus statutory super.Are you passionate about recruitment and committed to providing a smooth onboarding process for new staff? Are you an expert communicator, who wants to use their skills to positively influence recruitment outcomes?If you fit this profile, then you could join the dynamic People and Culture Team at the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) with an exciting and challenging mandate to enable quality teaching, and provide for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.The People and Culture Advisor – Recruitment and Onboarding role offers an outstanding career opportunity for a professional who is passionate about using their recruitment acumen to support VIT in its regulation of Victorian teachers.Be part of a forward-thinking, risk-based regulator where ideas and opinions are valued.About the roleThis is a full-time, fixed-term role until 11 January 2027.Flexible/hybrid working arrangements are available.This role will require you to:
Work closely with hiring managers across VIT to facilitate end-to-end recruitment and selection, onboarding and induction processes.
Provide effective administration and operational support across key People and Culture processes specifically as they relate to the recruitment, onboarding and retainment of staff.
Coordinate the recruitment and selection process including preparation of documentation, publishing advertisements, reviewing applications where appropriate, arranging interviews, participating on interview panels, and maintaining relevant role documentation on VIT systems.
Support hiring managers to build recruitment capability through guidance and coaching across each stage of the process.
Ensure that all recruitment activities include candidate engagement to ensure that candidate experience and care is at the forefront of the process.
For a full list of accountabilities, please review the position description.About youAs an experienced recruiter you will have sound and practical knowledge of current recruitment best practice and ideally have experience working in the Victorian public service.In addition to this, as the successful candidate, you will have: * Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, provide clear and accurate advice on processes and policies, and work effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and deliver recruitment outcomes within required timeframes.
A positive customer service ethos demonstrated by a responsive, solution finding approach.
Resilience and flexibility, with a willingness to try new things, a desire to learn, share knowledge and make a difference.
How to applyPlease submit your resume and cover letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the attached position description.To discuss this role further, please contact Louise Lane, Senior People and Culture Advisor, by email atRecruitment and selection processOur recruitment and selection process is based on the public sector employment principles and will include the following overarching principles:
our decisions will be based on merit - we will assess each applicant's skills, knowledge, attributes and qualifications objectively against the key selection criteria
we will be fair, reasonable and equitable - we will provide equal employment opportunities
we will be objective
we will comply with our privacy obligations during the recruitment and selection process.
During the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit to various assessment tools and pre-employment screenings. This may include consent to conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check.The VIT is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and stakeholders. We require all employees to comply with VIT's vaccination policy.Applications close: 11:59pm 14 September 2025
