About this role
Who is VAGO?
The Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO) provides independent assurance to Victoria's Parliament and community about the performance and accountability of the state's public sector. As part of Victoria’s integrity system, we audit and review the finances and performance of state and local government entities and report our findings to Parliament. The Auditor-General operates independently and is not controlled or directed by Parliament or government.
About Human Resources Human Resources enables VAGO’s success through strategic workforce leadership and effective people services. The team partners with leaders across the organisation to build capability, strengthen culture and improve the employee experience through workforce planning, talent acquisition, learning and development, performance, employee relations, wellbeing and organisational development.
- What you’ll do As our Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll join VAGO on a 12-month fixed-term contract , working closely with leaders across VAGO to attract, assess and secure the talent that enables us to deliver on our objectives.
- You'll act as a subject matter expert throughout the recruitment process, partnering with hiring managers to understand their needs, develop tailored attraction strategies and guide best practice hiring decisions.
- You'll lead end-to-end recruitment and selection activities across a diverse range of roles, from attraction and assessment through to appointment and onboarding.
- You'll develop inclusive and engaging position descriptions and job advertisements, support selection panels to undertake fair and merit-based assessments, and ensure every candidate has a positive, respectful and professional experience in their interactions with VAGO.
- You'll also build internal and external talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles, manage external recruitment partners, and lead VAGO's graduate recruitment program, including attraction initiatives, assessment centres, engagement and onboarding activities.
- Beyond day-to-day recruitment, you'll contribute to the ongoing improvement of recruitment processes, systems and services, while supporting broader HR projects and initiatives that enhance workforce capability and employee experience.
- Who we're looking for You're an experienced talent acquisition professional with a strong track record of delivering end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
- You bring experience in graduate, emerging talent, campaign-based or high-volume recruitment and build credibility quickly and are confident partnering with leaders at all levels.
- You know how to provide practical advice, influence hiring decisions and respectfully challenge stakeholders when needed to achieve the best recruitment outcomes.
- You combine strong judgement with a solutions-focused mindset and are comfortable navigating competing priorities and complex recruitment matters.
- You'll be an excellent communicator who can assess talent, provide clear recommendations and deliver constructive feedback with professionalism and confidence.
- You're passionate about inclusive and merit-based recruitment practices and understand how to create recruitment experiences that are fair, accessible and engaging for candidates.
- Most importantly, you're collaborative, adaptable and curious.
- You enjoy finding better ways of doing things, bringing fresh ideas to talent acquisition challenges and contributing to a high-performing and supportive HR team.
Don’t tick all the boxes?
You don't need to tick all the boxes to be amazing. We’d still love to hear from you or someone in your network who may be well suited.
For further information about the role, please review the position description here: Talent Acquisition Partner Life at VAGO We are a diverse bunch at VAGO, and you'll be part of an organisation where different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences are respected, valued and celebrated. We are committed to building a workplace that welcomes people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, abilities and neurotypes. We also recognise the unique place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Nations peoples and are committed to strengthening their representation, inclusion and participation at VAGO.
Our inclusive culture is shaped by our values of Respect, Collaboration, Innovation and Accountability, which guide how we work together, make decisions and grow as an organisation. We strive to create an environment where people feel trusted, supported and comfortable being themselves, sharing their perspectives and contributing their best work. That's why we've adopted our ‘Better Normal’ approach to work, which provides flexibility in how and where work is done while recognising the importance of spending time together to learn, collaborate and build strong relationships.
We encourage curiosity, continuous improvement and diverse thinking, creating an environment where people can grow their careers and make a meaningful impact for Victoria. Ask us more about life at VAGO when you meet us! Interested? Here’s what else you need to know We welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, access requirement or need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or in the role itself, we're committed to providing the support you need. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment experience accessible and inclusive for you.
We're committed to providing a positive and transparent candidate experience and will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process with updates on timelines, progress, outcomes and next steps. If you have any questions or would like further information about the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Applications close at 11:59pm on 26 November 2026.