People and Culture Business Partner

7 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Department for Education Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Why work with usEvery child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world- leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About this roleThe People and Culture (P&C) Business Partner provides specialist HR advice and support to the corporate executive leadership team, contributing to business outcomes through effective people practices. This role involves delivering HR consultancy services, supporting change management initiatives, and coaching leaders to build their people management capabilities.

The position requires strong technical HR knowledge to support complex organizational changes, conduct workforce planning, and implement recruitment strategies. Working closely with Department executives, you'll ensure alignment between business operations and P&C objectives while delivering practical solutions to people-related challenges.

Using the Mercer CED job assessment framework the position will also assist with job design and executive contract renewals.

Qualifications:

Essential: Nil

Desirable: A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, or Organisational Development or equivalent relevant experience. Accreditation in Mercer CED job evaluation system is highly desirable.

Special conditions

 The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN-EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the Role Description.

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be addressed to Melody Thompson, Manager, Executives and Leadership, via tel: or email:

Further information:

Two full-time positions (1.0 FTE) are currently available: one is an ongoing role, and the other is a 12 month contract.

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to and search for vacancy number Applications are to be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

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