People & Performance Advisor

Who we are:

Join the City of Salisbury during a dynamic time of growth and transformation. We are focused on facilitating projects and initiatives that create a progressive, sustainable, and connected community, including a $200 million redevelopment of our City Centre. Be part of the team shaping Salisbury's future as a vibrant hub to live, work, and play.

With over 30 suburbs spanning 158.1 km2 and home to 148,000 people, the City of Salisbury is the second most populated local government in metropolitan Adelaide and the fourth largest local government, making it one of the most significant Council areas in South Australia.

At the City of Salisbury, our people are at the heart of what we do—they make our organisation a great place to work. Our People and Performance team delivers a range of people-focused services across the employee lifecycle, supported by three specialist areas: People and Performance Operations, Organisational Development, and Work Health and Safety Operations. We are proud to foster a values-driven, performance-centric culture, guided by our People Strategy to deliver exceptional outcomes for our community. Together, we're creating a great place to work.

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, people-centric HR Advisor to join our People and Performance team. In this role, you will provide high-quality people and experience services across our diverse workforce, supporting leaders with day-to-day HR needs and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

You will be responsible for delivering effective and timely HR advice, employee relations, performance management, and the application of HR policies and procedures.

Working collaboratively with the broader People and Performance team, you'll play a key role in implementing people initiatives, supporting the People and Performance Leaders in delivering the currently endorsed People Strategy, and providing guidance and support to leaders to help them navigate operational and complex HR matters. This role is ideal for someone with a solid HR foundation who is eager to grow their expertise in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of P&P services to internal teams by responding to queries and assisting with day-to-day P&P matters.
• Assist in providing advice on employee relations matters.
• Provide guidance to employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and award/agreement conditions under the direction of Leaders.
• Build positive working relationships with staff and leaders to support team needs and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Assist and drive the employee experience within the City of Salisbury with the key objective being a great place to work.
• Manage and collate engagement and other surveys whilst focused on employee experience.
• Complete stay and exit interviews to drive continuous improvement initiatives and collate meaningful data.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management or minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in employee and industrial relations.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, influence, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A sound understanding of continuous improvement principles and business change frameworks.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare reports, facilitate conversations, and conduct presentations.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employees at City of Salisbury enjoy a robust benefits package including health and wellness programs designed to support your overall well-being including skin checks, health seminars, flu vaccinations and free access to counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Programs.
• Professional Development Opportunities: The City prioritises continuous learning and career growth, offering employees access to training workshops, seminars, study leave, and tuition reimbursement programs to enhance your skills and expertise.
• Work-Life Balance Initiatives: Recognising the importance of work-life balance, City of Salisbury promotes flexible work arrangements and generous leave policies, flexi-time and opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Inclusive and Supportive Workplace Culture: Diversity and inclusivity are core values at City of Salisbury, fostering a supportive environment where all employees are valued and respected.
• Community Engagement: Employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through various community engagement initiatives supported by the City of Salisbury.

These outstanding working conditions reflect City of Salisbury's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, promoting employee well-being, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.

If you are a people-centric HR professional who thrives on building strong relationships, providing practical advice, and making a positive impact across a workplace, then we want to hear from you

Apply today and help shape a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

Enquiries can be made to Krystle Ibanez on

Applications close on July 13th 2025