Industrial Relations Lead

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  ASO-6    $98,478 - $104,165 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary  ASO-7  $108,109 - $116,864p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary  ASO-8  $121,107 - $125,679 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 6 months 

About the Role

There is one (1) position available at either the ASO6, ASO7 or ASO8 level, dependant on the experience of the candidate.

ASO-6 The Senior Industrial Relations Advisor plays a pivotal role in supporting and guiding CALHN health units and client groups on employee and industrial relations matters. Reporting to the Director, Industrial Relations, you will provide expert advice, coordinate complex issues, and lead best-practice workforce management initiatives. This role involves supporting disciplinary processes, interpreting industrial instruments, developing policies and procedures, and representing CALHN at the South Australian Industrial Relations Tribunal, all while fostering a fair, respectful and collaborative workplace.

ASO-7   The Principal Industrial Relations Consultant is a senior leader within CALHN, driving excellence in employee and industrial relations across the organisation. Reporting to the Director, Industrial Relations, you will work closely with executives, managers and Workforce teams to plan, manage and deliver strategic initiatives that meet current and future organisational needs. This role involves leading complex employee relations matters, managing misconduct cases, providing expert advice, and co-leading proactive workforce strategies that foster continuous improvement, accountability and a positive workplace culture. You'll play a key role in shaping best-practice workforce management and supporting CALHN to achieve its workforce goals.

ASO-8 As the Industrial Relations Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and supporting positive workplace relations across the Central Adelaide Local Health Network. Working closely with the Director, Industrial Relations, you'll provide expert advice and advocacy on a wide range of employee and industrial relations matters, ensuring compliance with legislative and industrial obligations. You'll lead the resolution of complex issues, represent CALHN at the South Australian Employment Tribunal, and contribute to building a collaborative, fair and respectful workplace culture that supports both staff and organisational success.

Qualifications

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About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 14 November 2025

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