Director, Employee Learning and Inclusion

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs Reference: VG/DE/PES/ Reporting to the Executive Director People, Strategy & Operations Division, we are looking for an outstanding executive with expertise leading capability development and workforce diversity and inclusion programs of similar scale. STS7 Director, Employee Learning and Inclusion About the Role As the Director Employee Learning and Inclusion, you will need to demonstrate an exceptional record of achievement in leadership development and capability improvement to enable high-performance culture. Knowledge of contemporary learning practices and best-in-class systems and delivery models is expected. You will lead programs and policies relating to employee learning, diversity and inclusion and development including the department's Performance and Development process for VPS staff. Fostering an enabling team culture you'll engender a client‑first approach that places staff at the centre of service delivery. You will be required to develop and foster a close working relationship with other divisions in the department and be responsible for connected policies and programs such as those relating to First Nations employees, integrity and public sector values, school workforce, and employee health, safety and wellbeing. You will hold the relationship with the department's staff networks, who play an important role in championing diversity and inclusion in the department. Your leadership approach will reflect a commitment to the recognition of differences, fairness and respect towards all staff whilst ensuring that activities are delivered in accordance with the department's public sector values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. About the Division People Strategy and Operations Division provides end‑to‑end people services to the department's 5,000+ VPS employees, strategic workplace relations advice and support to the VPS and early childhood sectors and manages corporate office workplaces and environmental sustainability. The Division focuses on the needs and challenges of the Department's VPS workforce and non‑school sector workforces. About the Department and People Executive Services Group The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services including policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross‑sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres. People and Executive Services Group is responsible for a range of functions including human resources, workforce health and safety, integrity and employee conduct, child safety and school standards assurance, workforce diversity and inclusion, communications and media, cabinet and ministerial support, executive services, knowledge and records management, freedom of information, privacy, audit and assurance and legal and legislation services. How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience, and suitability to the role in line with the duties, required capabilities and the Key Selection Criteria. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page. Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at 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 Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close at 11:59pm on 9 December 2025. Applications close Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr