The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for preparing and conducting criminal prosecutions in Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Matters prosecuted by the DPP and the OPP involve serious crimes or matters that are of significance to the fair and effective operation of the Victorian criminal justice system. The OPP consists of the Solicitor for Public Prosecutions and a staff of approximately 470 providing legal and corporate support to the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor and Crown Prosecutors in the exercise of their independent roles in the criminal justice system.

Senior HR Business Partner

The Office of Public Prosecutions has a rewarding opportunity for an experienced HR Generalist to join our growing team as a Senior HR Business Partner.

The Human Resources (HR) team sits within Corporate Services, which collectively and collaboratively provides expertise in people management, technology, records management and a range of other support services for the Legal Practice division.

The Senior HR Business Partners work proactively with management and employees in designated business units to ensure that the HR needs of the business are met. It is expected that Senior HR Business Partners hold current and detailed knowledge of legislation, systems and ways of working.

They are responsible for developing integrated solutions to HR issues in a timely manner and working collaboratively across the HR team to deliver innovative projects and people management initiatives.

About the Role:

• Provide advice, support, and guidance to managers on HR matters and collaborate with HR colleagues to ensure an integrated approach to HR service delivery.
• Build, Drive and maintain effective relationships with OPP managers and employees while actively promoting a positive consultative partnership to support effective implementation of HR strategies, policies and procedures.
• Provide strategic advice and ongoing support on employee relations issues, dispute resolution and workplace injury and illness cases, ensuring advice is consistent while working collaboratively with the HR Manager on complex cases.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• A clear understanding and sound working knowledge of the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement and relevant state and federal employment/ IR, diversity, equal opportunity and OH&S legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of strategic advice and support on HR, ER and health, safety and wellbeing matters.
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to reason through problems, using objective analysis to provide business focussed solutions.

For further information, please refer to the attached Position Description.

The Office is committed to providing a safe working environment for staff, and may require employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as, coronavirus (COVID-19) and other transmissible diseases based on Victorian Chief Health Officer's Directions as issued and updated from time to time. Where relevant, proof of immunisation status may be required.

To apply, you will need to submit a resume, cover letter and complete the online questionnaire which can be found on the last page of the application process. This questionnaire will ask you to address the Key Selection Criteria.

In accordance with the VPS recruitment process all candidates are subject to complete a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration. Further information is available on the VPSC website: https://vpsc.vic.gov.au/resources/pre-employment-screening-misconduct-victorian-public-service/

Applications close 11:59PM Thursday 18 August 2022

The OPP is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. People from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or those who may experience disability related barriers in securing employment. If you require assistance with the recruitment process, or have accessibility requirements please contact recruit.info@opp.vic.gov.au

Persons considering applying for these positions should note that the recruitment process may be used to fill a commensurate position/s within 3 months of the completion of the recruitment without any further advertisement or interview. Please note this recruitment process, including interviews, will be conducted remotely.