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Director, People Services

Department of Health -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$232,790 - $298,488 a year
13 days ago

Qualifications

Management
Administrative experience
Public health
Recruiting
Leadership

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $232,790 - $298,488

Grade: VPS SES1

Occupation: Leadership and management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/722373

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role:

The Director, People Services is responsible for the service delivery and support of critical workforce functions such as executive employment, HR business partnering, organisational capability, workforce planning and talent acquisition and workplace relations. Reporting to the Executive Director, People and Culture, this pivotal leadership position ensures customer-focused delivery of generalist human resource services and people solutions aligned to broader Departmental strategic objectives.

Leading a team of experts, the Director, People Services will drive organisational capability uplift in strategic business partnering in relation to people and workforce management, organisational capability, and talent acquisition strategies and deliver high quality recruitment whilst overseeing critical workplace relations advice to the department.

Collaborating with senior leaders within the Corporate Strategy and Operations division and other divisions across the department particularly with the Budget, Finance and Investment division which includes the Common Corporate Support branch (shared services function), the Director ensures consistent workforce management approaches and an excellent customer experience.

The Director also provides expert advice and support to the broader health sector on executive recruitment matters and specifically the application of the Health Executive Employment and Remuneration (HEER) policy.

In addition, this role champions continuous improvement and modernisation, working with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive innovation and elevate performance across the People and Culture branch.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (such as human resources, public administration, management).
Executive leadership experience overseeing a people and culture and/or workplace relations function in a large organisation.
Knowledge and understanding of public administration, public health systems, workforce and/or current key public health issues would be advantageous.

What we offer:

The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and p eople from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at [email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email [email protected]. Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy.

Applications close Monday 8 June 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

25 May 2026

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