Employment Pathways Advisor

Title: Employment Pathways Advisor

Requisition ID: 12845

Work Type: Ongoing Full Time

Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable

Location: Melbourne - CBD

Date Posted: 22 Oct 2026

About Us We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services.

We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive and do meaningful work.

About The Role The Employment Pathways Advisor supports the delivery and improvement of the Department’s graduate, intern and trainee programs. The role coordinates recruitment from advertising through to onboarding, supports program events and engagement activities, and provides administrative and reporting support.

Working closely with candidates, participants, hiring managers, educational institutions and internal teams, the Advisor builds positive relationships and helps create a smooth and engaging experience for everyone involved. Success in this role helps attract future talent, strengthen employment pathways and deliver effective programs that meet the Department’s workforce needs.

What we ’ re looking for You’re Someone Who

• Builds positive working relationships and collaborates with others to achieve shared goals.
• Communicates clearly and provides helpful, responsive support to candidates, participants and stakeholders.
• Stays organised, manages competing priorities and delivers tasks on time.
• Understands how employment pathway programs help meet the Department’s current and future workforce needs.
• Adapts to changing priorities, embraces new ideas and looks for ways to improve processes and experiences.

View the Position Description

Qualifications And Experience You’ll bring:

Mandatory

• Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end bulk recruitment.
• Experience managing early career programs within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

Desirable

• Strong capability using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience using SuccessFactors.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa or work permit that allows them to undertake the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

How To Apply Click Apply to submit your application through our online recruitment platform. You may need to create an account before applying.

Applications close at Friday, 6th November 2026. Please Submit

• your resume; and
• a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience addressing the key selection criteria.

Applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to accept applications by email or other methods.

For further information about the role, contact Heidi Chu - Team Lead, Employment Pathways at [email protected] . VPS Redeployees If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details so your redeployment status can be appropriately considered.

Learn more about VPS redeployment .