Senior Recruitment Officer at Government of Victoria in Melbourne, VIC

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.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

Click the ‘Apply’ button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account.

Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

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 aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

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.