This is a Senior Advisor, People & Culture role with Development Victoria based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Development Victoria Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Advisor, People & Culture role at Development Victoria Job Type: Full-time, Ongoing Location: Melbourne, Victoria Job Category: HR & Recruitment About Us At Development Victoria, we create places for people. We reimagine iconic places to transform them for future generations, unlock public land to develop connected and sustainable precincts, and build affordable and diverse homes where they’re needed. We’re a government agency delivering places that make a genuine difference to the people of Victoria, and we partner with government, industry, and community to make it all happen. Job Description Your New Role As Senior Advisor, People & Culture, you will provide high-level advice, coaching, and operational support across a range of HR disciplines. You will partner with business leaders and the People & Culture team to deliver expert guidance on workplace relations, policy development, and organisational initiatives. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to recruitment, data reporting, and other projects during peak periods, making it a dynamic and varied position. Support organisation-wide initiatives including performance and remuneration reviews and change management Manage complex workplace relations matters, including investigations and Fair Work processes Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement of HR practices Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality people services and support recruitment during peak periods Core Accountabilities Provide expert HR advice on employment legislation, policy interpretation, and people-related matters Support organisation-wide initiatives including performance and remuneration reviews and change management Manage complex workplace relations matters, including investigations and Fair Work processes Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement of HR practices Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality people services and support recruitment during peak periods. About You Desired Skills and Experience You are an experienced HR professional with strong generalist skills and a solid understanding of workplace relations. You have: 5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role Proven ability to manage complex employee relations matters Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, or a related field (highly desirable) Employee Benefits We drive strong collaboration and support our teams to work virtually and flexibly. Professional development opportunities available including; Study support Mentoring programs Opportunity to participate in cross functional working groups that drive diversity and inclusion and sustainability initiatives. Novated leasing Purchase leave Paid parental leave Technology salary sacrifice Employee referral bonuses Health & Wellbeing initiatives such as EAP and mental health and wellbeing leave Access to group life & group salary continuance insurance Modern onsite facilities Application Process Please apply via our careers page linked to this advertisement, applications will not be accepted via email. Please note: The preferred candidate will be required to complete a national police record check prior to an offer of employment being made. At Development Victoria, we work flexibly and value diversity, and we invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application. Application Deadline: Please submit your application by 14/12/2025. Applications received after this date may not be considered. If you require further information about this role, please contact Recruitment Enquiries recruitment.enquiries@development.vic.gov.au We respectfully request no agency approaches. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes being sent to anyone here in our business. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Development Victoria team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Providing expert HR advice ⚖️ Managing workplace relations matters Supporting recruitment during peak periods Key Strengths Generalist HR skills Interpersonal and communication skills Solutions-focused mindset Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, or related field Why Development Victoria is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Development Victoria not with Hatch.
