Location: Adelaide CBD
Employment Type: Full-time ASAP start – May 2026
Pay Rate: $62–$66.50 per hour + Super
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join a South Australian State Government Agency. This role will provide high-level HR support and strategic guidance across the Department, delivering best practice, legislative compliance, and high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert HR consultancy across the Department, ensuring best practice, legislative compliance, and high-quality outcomes.
- Lead investigations into complex HR matters, including grievances, internal and external reviews, and classification assessments, delivering well-researched reports and recommendations.
- Manage HR projects, including restructures, change management initiatives, and policy implementation.
- Support high-level recruitment and selection processes, particularly for senior management and executive roles.
- Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, and frameworks to support continuous improvement.
- Mentor and support HR team members, fostering capability, collaboration, and a high-performing culture.
- Represent the Department in government working groups, tribunals, and cross-agency forums as required.
You will bring:
- Extensive experience in HR advisory roles, including interpretation and application of legislation, policies, and industrial instruments.
- Ideally have experience of working in a State Government Department within a HR role previously
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust with senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated project management experience, including leading HR initiatives and change activities.
- Sound judgement, discretion, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
For more information or to apply, please send your resume to: emma.austin@halcyonknights.com.au
