At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead recruitment efforts and shape the future workforce for Victorian communities.
- Company: DEECA, a supportive and inclusive workplace in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, hybrid options, and a commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Fixed term role until December 2027 with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in recruitment while working with a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Experience in recruitment and knowledge of HR policies required.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Looking for more than just another recruitment role? At DEECA, our recruitment team helps build the workforce that delivers for Victorian communities. As a Senior Recruitment Officer, you'll combine your recruitment expertise with leadership, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement to deliver outstanding outcomes.
Working alongside a supportive and collaborative team, you'll manage complex recruitment activities, guide Recruitment Officers, and contribute to large-scale recruitment campaigns across the department. Join us and help shape the future workforce of DEECA.
- Knowledge of contemporary recruitment practices and associated Human Resource Management policies and procedures.
- Experience supporting the delivery of high quality, client-centred recruitment services in a complex and changing organisation.
- Experience with Springboard platform and SAP SuccessFactors is highly desirable.
This is a fixed term position available until 3 December 2027. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Other relevant information: Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace. DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.
Applications close Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11.59pm.
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