HR Business Partner

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time

Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Human resources

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/D02743/JUL/2026

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

Help leaders create safe, respectful and high-performing workplaces.

Guide people through complex workplace matters with confidence.

Join a skilled HR team that supports change across the department.

Grow your expertise while making a real difference for employees and managers.

Ongoing, full-time fixed term role until 30 June 2027 earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

About us

People, Safety and Culture core functions span the breadth of workplace cultural, and people matters, including human resources policy and strategy; organisational culture and change; recruitment, redeployment, and retention; performance and development; pay, benefits and workforce reporting; occupational health and safety management; and employment regulations.

The HR Business Partner's core functions span the breadth of workplace cultural, and people matters, including human resources policy and strategy; organisational culture and change; performance and development; occupational health and safety management; and employment regulations.

What you will do

As HR Business Partner, you will provide trusted advice on complex people matters across the department.

You will support leaders to build positive workplaces while helping employees and managers navigate change.

You will:

manage complex employee matters including performance, conduct, wellbeing and workplace behaviour

provide expert advice on people policies, employment law and industrial matters

support leaders to improve people management, workplace culture and team performance

review HR policies, projects and processes to improve services and meet legislative requirements

use data and practical insights to support change and improve workplace outcomes.

About you

You hold a qualification in human resources, organisational development, business or a related field.

You have experience providing HR services in a large and complex organisation.

You should also have:

strong experience managing complex employee and industrial relations matters

proven ability to provide trusted advice to senior leaders

excellent judgement and critical thinking to solve difficult workplace issues

effective communication skills and a commitment to inclusive workplaces and continuous improvement.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Paula Scamangas at Paula.X.Scamangas@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to g et in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Applications close Sunday 2 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

17 July 2026