Title:  Team Leader Employment Pathways

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 

The Team Leader, Employment Pathways leads a small team responsible for delivering and continuously improving the Department’s graduate, intern and trainee programs. The role oversees end-to-end recruitment, ensuring best-practice selection processes, a positive candidate experience and programs that meet current and future workforce needs.

Working closely with business areas, stakeholders and external partners, the role uses data and feedback to enhance program performance and participant outcomes. It also strengthens early-career talent pipelines, supports workforce planning, manages program budgets and vendor relationships, and ensures programs align with organisational priorities, VPS values and departmental standards. 
 

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria) 

You’re someone who: 

• Builds strong partnerships with hiring managers, stakeholders and external providers to deliver successful employment pathway programs and workforce outcomes.
• Engages and influences stakeholders effectively, providing clear advice and balancing program requirements with organisational priorities.
• Leads and develops teams, creating an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture through coaching, support and accountability.
• Plans and delivers complex recruitment and pathway programs, managing priorities, risks and timelines to achieve quality outcomes.
• Uses data, insights and feedback to drive continuous improvement, enhance participant experiences and strengthen talent pipeline outcomes.

 Click here to access the Position Description.  

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end early careers recruitment and employment pathway programs (mandatory).
• Experience leading teams, projects or programs within large or complex organisations (mandatory).
• Proven ability to build strong stakeholder partnerships, influence outcomes, and use data, insights and feedback to drive continuous improvement and support workforce and talent priorities (mandatory). 

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 Wednesday, 12th August 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 Brenda Spencer, Manager Learning and Development, at brenda.spencer@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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