Careers

Work with the Ombudsman

We are an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive, accessible and safe work environment.

We value diversity and are open to applications from people of all:

• ages
• genders
• sexual orientations
• religions
• cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We show our commitment to an inclusive workplace through:

• our accessibility action plan
• our reconciliation action plan
• acknowledging, supporting and participating in awareness days.

We treat all applicants respectfully and fairly in every stage of the employee cycle.

Everyone who works for us is bound by the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees of Special Bodies.

Flexible workplace

The Victorian Ombudsman supports employees to balance their work and life commitments.

We consider all requests for flexible working arrangements in line with operational requirements. The types of flexibility may differ from role to role.

Vacant positions

VPS 5.2 Senior People & Culture Business Partner

Are you a HR Generalist ‘all-rounder’? Do you like working across multiple HR disciplines daily? Are you a multi-tasker? Are you proactive? Are you a team player?

The Victorian Ombudsman (VO) is currently seeking applications from experienced HR generalists to fill the role of VPS 5.2 Senior People & Culture Business Partner.

VPS 5.2 Manager, Statutory Functions

Are you curious? Can you think outside the box? Do you have a passion for leading a team?

The Victorian Ombudsman (VO) is currently seeking applications from candidates with sound judgment, strong analytical skills and proven leadership experience to fill the role of VPS 5.2 Manager, Statutory Functions.

This role will assist the office in resolving complaints raised about the administrative actions and decisions of jurisdictional Victorian Public Sector bodies.

Student placement program

Victorian Ombudsman has partnered with the University of Melbourne and Monash University to offer students studying a Bachelor of Laws or higher qualification the chance to apply for a student placement in our office. To qualify you must have already completed the Administrative Law subject as part of your degree. You can Apply for a student placement program through your university.

Privacy of job applicants

We are committed to protecting your personal information by complying with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).

Contact us for more information

For more information about the recruitment process, student placements and a career at Victorian Ombudsman, contact our People and Culture team at people@ombudsman.vic.gov.au