Principal HR Business Partner

1 day ago


Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY AND MINING Full time

**Department for Energy and Mining**
**Job reference**: 687943
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**About the opportunity**
Are you seeking a role with the perfect strategic and operational blend? Where you can truly make an impact in the work you do, and work closely with your leaders and teams to support change, and foster a high-performing, inclusive and values-led culture?

If you are a senior HR superstar looking for your next role to thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Joining a passionate P&C team you will be empowered to utilise all your HR expertise to support across the department and drive best practice, continuous improvement and capability uplift. This will be a rare role where you will support high level strategy as well as genuinely impact operational delivery.

**About us**
The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuels of the future, to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future.

Our low-cost power, leading regulation system and culture of innovation is leading to the decarbonisation of industry, new modern manufacturing opportunities, increased employment and greater prosperity and security for the people of South Australia.

**About you**
Drawing on your people and culture expertise, you will bring:

- **Strategic HR Expertise -** Proven experience delivering strategic HR advice and partnering with senior stakeholders to address complex people and organisational challenges.
- **Employee and Industrial Relations -** Strong knowledge and experience in managing performance, conduct and industrial matters in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and practice.
- **Leadership and Influence -** Demonstrated ability to influence and coach leaders, drive change, and support the development of high-performing teams.
- **Project and Change Management -** Experience in supporting change and reform initiatives, including organisational restructures and workforce planning.
- **Policy and Governance -** High-level understanding of public sector HR frameworks, policies, and employment legislation.
- **Communication and Relationship Management -** Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build trust and navigate sensitive or complex issues.
- **Teamwork and Collaboration -** Proven ability to work collaboratively, be flexible and contribute to and encourage a culture of high performance, teamwork and a shared responsibility for achieving results across People and Culture, and with internal clients.

**Qualifications**
Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or related discipline is desirable.

**Why work for us**
DEM encourages flexible working arrangements.

Our culture is diverse, professional, accountable, respectful and committed to safety. We work collaboratively so we all succeed.

We are committed to demonstrating personal and professional leadership and value being recognised as leaders in our field.

We deliver the best outcomes for South Australians.

We listen and engage meaningfully so that our decisions and actions build a successful and sustainable future for all South Australians.

We are a White Ribbon Accredited workplace that promotes gender equality and a zero tolerance of violence in the workplace.

**Remuneration**:
ASO7 salary range $108,109 - $116,864 per annum + superannuation
Full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week

**Special Conditions**:
This is a contract/term vacancy for 12-24 months with possibility for ongoing.

**Enquiries**:
Kathy Deak
Manager, HR Advisory

**Application Instructions**:
All applicants are required to complete and submit the Employment Declaration.

**Applications close**: 10/08/2025 11:00 PM


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