Title:  Senior HR Policy Advisor

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.

People Legal & Governance is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for providing business enabling, people, legal and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture; timely and accessible legal advice and services; and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs

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

Are you passionate about HR policy? Ready to help in shaping a positive, people-first culture?

We’re on the lookout for a Senior HR Policy Advisor to join our high-performing team! In this dynamic role, you will take the lead in keeping our HR policies up to date, aligned with best practice, compliant with legislation and public sector IR policies.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to DTP by working collaboratively to promote a fair, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Collaborative and productive working relationships with the wider People & Culture Division, departmental managers, staff and other key stakeholders.
• Policy development and implementation.
• Advice on complex IR matters
• Effective case management.
• Successful projects and initiatives management.

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Key Selection Criteria

As a Senior HR Policy Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with stakeholders, users, and subject matter experts to develop and maintain effective HR policies.

You will have the ability to interpret and apply policies to support timely and informed decision-making within established frameworks.

Strong research and analytical skills are essential, enabling you to draft policies, prepare business cases, gather and assess data, and provide well-founded recommendations.

You will help navigate workplace issues such as misconduct and poor performance management with sound judgment, applying guidelines where available or leveraging insights and collaboration to determine the best course of action.

Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills are needed, as well as the ability to communicate with confidence and credibility.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Experience in researching, developing, obtaining approval and implementing human resource policies.

Desirable  

• A tertiary qualification including law (preferably employment law) and/or industrial relations.
• An ability and willingness to travel and work across locations within metropolitan and regional Victoria is sometimes required.

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 Service
• 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.

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Applications close 11.59pm on: Wednesday, 30th 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.

For further information about the role please contact Esra Baltaci - A/Senior Manager, Workplace Relations via esra.baltaci@transport.vic.gov.au

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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