Senior People and Culture Advisor. VicRoads RLS. Melbourne VIC. Consulting & Generalist HR (Human Resources & Recruitment). Contract/Temp, Full time. Add expected salary to your profile for insights.

About Us: The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

The People and Culture Division enables the attraction, development and retention of a high performing and diverse workforce, through driving a safe, inclusive and connected culture. We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role: 2 x Fixed Term Positions for 12mths. The Senior People and Culture Advisor position sits within People and Culture and will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to the business in the provision of human resource advice. The role will proactively engage with clients and stakeholders and provide contemporary advice and support on People and Culture activities.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

Human Resources Advisory Experience: Utilised a discerning approach to offer well-informed and tailored advice to the organisation on various HR matters. Demonstrated sound judgment in coaching business leaders and employees through fostering resolutions to issues, and enhancing HR capabilities across the department.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Successfully implemented key People and Culture initiatives, showcasing adaptability by tailoring strategies to meet the distinctive needs of different business units. Applied innovative thinking and critical analysis to guide and support business decisions, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Consistently identifying and sharing feedback to improve operational efficiencies.

Stakeholder Management: Developed and maintained effective relationships with stakeholders across all organisational levels. Skilfully influenced and negotiated with people leaders to align business objectives with relevant frameworks and legislation, contributing to the achievement of key people-related outcomes.

Case Management Expertise: Provided high-level expertise in employee case management, demonstrating proficiency in resolving complex employee relations matters. Exercised sound judgment in assembling subject matter experts when necessary, resulting in effective and comprehensive resolutions.

Safety, Inclusivity, and Team Operations: Actively promoted and supported a safe, inclusive, and flexible team environment. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of diversity and flexibility, contributing to the overall success and well-being of the team.

Change Management: Supported change management initiatives within the VPS governance structure, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of organisational dynamics. Collaborated with key stakeholders to identify and address challenges, contributing to the overall adaptability of the organisation in the face of evolving governance structures.

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Key Selection Criteria: Our HR Assist team is seeking a Senior People and Culture Advisor to provide expert HR guidance and drive continuous improvement across the organisation. The successful candidate will offer tailored advice on HR matters, exercising sound judgment in coaching business leaders and employees to enhance workplace capabilities. This role requires demonstrated experience in implementing key People and Culture initiatives, applying critical analysis to support business decisions, and fostering a culture of innovation and operational efficiency. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, with the ability to influence and negotiate with people leaders to align business objectives with legislative frameworks.

Expertise in employee case management is critical, including the ability to resolve complex employee relations matters and collaborate with subject matter experts when needed. A commitment to promoting a safe, inclusive, and flexible team environment is vital, ensuring diversity and well-being are embedded in workplace practices.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting change management initiatives within a VPS governance structure, working closely with stakeholders to address challenges and enhance organisational adaptability. On a personal level you will be resilient and enjoy collaborating with others.

Qualifications and Experience: Mandatory. Significant experience in a human resources advisory role.

Desirable: Bachelor of Business (Human Resources) or an equivalent tertiary qualification. Experience in large and complex organisations.

What we offer: Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable. Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services: A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork. Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements. Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs. We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture.

Culture Value: We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 16th of April 2025.

All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

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

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For further information about the role please contact Bronwyn White via bronwyn.white@roads.vic.gov.au