P|amp|C Business Partner

About Us
The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability. We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

We believe everyone in the workplace plays a role in creating and sustaining an inclusive workplace culture where our people are safe, diverse, engaged, valued and high performing.



Job description:

People and Business Services is a Group in the Department of Transport & Planning , and is responsible for providing business enabling people and corporate services functions, that drive a high-performance culture and to support integrated operations. The People and Culture Division enables the attraction, development and retention of a high performing and diverse workforce, through driving a safe, inclusive and connected culture.

About the Role

Work in close partnership with the Senior P&C Business Partner (PCBP) and aligned Branch Leadership teams to build, support and implement DoT's people strategy in alignment with to DoT's overarching strategic plan.

The Business Partner will work extensively across the division at the Leadership and Management level to support the development of fit-for-purpose solutions and focus primarily on a strategic people agenda. This role will build a detailed understanding of their client group to support the development of short term and long-term people and culture strategies and tactics and will work collaboratively with specialist teams within the Division's community

Please note that this is a fixed term position for twelve months. To access the full position description, please click here.

Your outcomes and accountabilties,

Provide coaching and strategic HR direction to Executives and leadership teams on managing people priorities. Including workforce planning and management, talent management, change management and various HR Operations
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with executives and managers across the business to identify and respond to trends, people/performance hotspots and emerging business issues and needs.
Support the Senior PCBP in the alignment and implementation of Group and Divisional People and Culture Plan and Strategy by cascading organisational wide initiatives such as cultural change, talent management, workforce planning, capability building and diversity Collaborate and partner with the broader People and Culture team to ensure advice and support is tailored to meet the needs and expectations of the business.
Contribute to the leadership team of each business area by providing sound advice, being a confidential source of support and by challenging current thinking.
Collaborate / and contribute to analysis of business areas in collaboration with the Senior Business Partner(S) on any identified opportunities, issues, gaps, risk, or business needs.
Key Selection Criteria

you'll need to bring a strong ability to think and act strategically, offering professional consultancy and advice to leaders and managers. This includes diagnosing branch development needs and crafting comprehensive plans with targeted, strategic, and integrated initiatives. Your proven ability to build and maintain strong business partnerships with leadership and key stakeholders will be essential, as will your skill in influencing and negotiating effectively.

We value excellent conceptual and analytical skills, along with a sound understanding of processes and frameworks that help diagnose problems and develop actions aligned with people management needs, organizational priorities, and the government agenda. Your thorough understanding of organizational development methodologies and your ability to collaborate with the business to implement strategies that resolve business challenges will be critical.

You should also have a solid grasp of complaint and conflict resolution, performance management, and grievance resolution methods, ensuring alignment with policy and VPS practices. High-level interpersonal and relationship-building skills are a must, particularly your ability to consult, communicate, and influence senior leaders and operational teams in a multidisciplinary environment.

Sound judgment in strategic and operational decision-making is essential to ensure clear, consistent, and fair decisions across the client group. Additionally, we are looking for someone who takes initiative, drives solutions-focused approaches, and is committed to driving innovation and advancing professional knowledge within the organization

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related discipline.
Relevant Industry experience
Desirable

Understanding of the Victorian Government's organisational context and priorities.
An ability and willingness to travel and work across locations within metropolitan and regional Victoria is sometimes required
Driver's License
What we offer

Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture
Cultural Values

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Applications should include a resume and a covering letter. Applications close 11.5+pm on Thursday 12th September 2024.

For further information about the role please contact Ange Park, Senior People & Culture Business Partner via ange.park@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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