HR Advisor

About the Branch

The Governance and Corporate Support Branch lead the provision of quality corporate support services and functions (including human resources and occupation health and safety, risk and audit, finance, fleet, accommodation and organisational strategic projects) which enable successful operation of VECRA. In addition, the Governance and Corporate Support Branch is responsible for the oversight, delivery and reporting of the compliance and audit obligations required of a statutory authority.

About the Team

The Human Resources team, within the Governance and Corporate Branch, is a specialised team responsible for delivering VECRA's core people and workplace functions. This includes HR policy and processes, end-to-end recruitment support, employee wellbeing and safety, organisational learning and development (L&D), workforce and position data, performance reporting, and the development and implementation of VECRA's Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) framework.

The team works closely with leaders across VECRA and the Department of Education to provide practical advice, maintain strong HR, OH&S and L&D governance and continuously improve how we support our people.

About the Role

The HR Advisor is key in supporting the delivery of VECRA's people functions as a new regulatory organisation. The role will have a strong focus on day-to-day HR, recruitment support, workforce data and reporting, working closely with the Department of Education and VECRA's managers to ensure people processes are delivered effectively and efficiently. This role will also contribute to L&D, OH&S and employee wellbeing activities, providing practical support and helping implement people, capability and culture initiatives across VECRA.

This is an opportunity to work across a broad range of HR activities and contribute to the development of effective people practices in a new and evolving organisation.

Please see the ‘Role Purpose' section of the Position Description for specific roles responsibilities.

Attributes

We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and approachable, with the ability to provide clear and responsive HR support to managers and employees. You will be comfortable working across a range of HR activities, managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with the Department of Education and colleagues across VECRA. You will have strong attention to detail, particularly in relation to recruitment, workforce data and reporting, and be confident working with information and HR systems. You will build positive relationships, use sound judgement and take initiative to resolve issues and improve processes. You will bring a genuine commitment to support VECRA's people and contributing to a positive and effective workplace.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: At least 3 years' experience in roles that cover HR policy and process, end-to-end recruitment and/or organisational workforce planning.
• Qualifications: A degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a similar field.
• Essential: A valid Working with Children Check.

Further Information to support your application

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in your application.

Further information

VECRA values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for VECRA, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the VECRA website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Megan Knowles, Director, Governance and Corporate Support via [0498 034 197](tel:0498 034 197) or [email protected]

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to VECRA will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 30 September 2026