Title:  Talent & Mobility Officer

About Us 

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.   

About the role 

This is a Fixed Term Position until 19th January 2027.

The Talent and Mobility Officer provides administrative support across recruitment and mobility processes. This includes preparing paperwork, scheduling interviews, managing queries, maintaining records and guidance materials, processing employee movements, and providing timely advice to candidates and the business.

The role also supports research, information management and people and culture projects. It builds strong stakeholder relationships, ensures processes comply with relevant policies and governance requirements, and contributes to initiatives that improve employee experiences and support strategic workforce goals.

What we’re looking for 

You’re someone who: 

• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to build supportive relationships, share information and work effectively across teams.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, including identifying opportunities to improve processes, quality and efficiency and encouraging new ideas.
• The ability to coordinate and deliver tasks and projects, monitor progress and take action to keep work on track.
• A strong customer focus, with an interest in understanding customer needs, improving service experiences and identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work within policies and processes and seek guidance when required.

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative support within a People and Culture environment, ideally in a large and complex organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of Victorian public sector People and Culture policies, processes and systems is desirable.

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 work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. 

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

How to apply 

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. 

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 1st October 2026. 

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions. 

For further information about the role, please contact Adam Stevenson, Talent Operations Manager, at adam.stevenson@transport.vic.gov.au.  

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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