Human Resources Business Partner

The opportunity

Lead with purpose in a role that directly contributes to better outcomes for South Australian workers and businesses. The Human Resources Business Partner acts as trusted advisor aligning HR strategies and initiatives that enables the organisation to achieve its goals and objectives. This includes providing strategic HR support and guidance to leaders, driving employee engagement and retention, managing talent and development and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and proactively managing workforce related risks.

Working as part of a collaborative People, Capability and Culture team, this is your chance to join an evolving organisation and play a key role in driving digital transformation and strengthening our agile and future-ready workforce.

The position

The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for, among other things:

• Providing guidance and support to people leaders in enhancing their own and their team's capabilities in people management, including coaching, mentoring, and industrial/employment relations.
• In conjunction with People, Capability and Culture colleagues, ensuring that the organisation's industrial relations framework comprising of all relevant employment and industrial legislation, awards, agreements and regulations relevant to ReturnToWorkSA (particularly within the state-based IR system) is embedded and maintained.
• Collaborating with leaders to design, assess, and review roles aligned with effective workforce planning.
• Participating in reviews of policy, procedure and business processes to ensure best practice, continuous improvement, effective risk management and legislative compliance.

This role will be a full-time ongoing position.

About you

You are an experienced HR professional who offers strong expertise in industrial and employee relations, underpinned by comprehensive knowledge of employment legislation, modern awards, and enterprise agreements. With a background in HR business partnering within a medium-sized organisation, you bring broad expertise across the full employee lifecycle. This includes activities such as recruitment, organisational design and workforce planning, as well as a solid foundation in IT business partnering within technical settings.

Proficient in HR systems, the Microsoft Office suite and job evaluation, you contribute to organisational goals through strategic projects and support transformation in a values-driven environment. You communicate effectively to build trust and quickly establish rapport with diverse stakeholders, while handling sensitive issues with discretion and sound judgment. Focused on collaboration, coaching and delivering people-focused outcomes, your commitment to integrity, empathy and excellence enables you to drive meaningful and lasting impact across the organisation.

Special requirements/Conditions

• Relevant tertiary qualification

ReturnToWorkSA Profile

ReturnToWorkSA is a statutory authority that regulates South Australia's work injury insurance scheme and provides insurance that protects workers and employers in the event of a work injury. This insurance covers workers for a range of financial supports, and the provision of recovery and return to work services; or where return to work is not possible, to maximise a worker's level of function and community participation. We assist employers to respond effectively when work injury does occur, and to understand how to reduce the economic impact through prevention and supporting early and safe return to work.

A highly purpose driven culture is fundamental to making a meaningful difference in people's lives through the provision of a scheme that reduces the social and economic impact of work injury on our community.

Why join us?

Experience a workplace culture that rewards your contribution and provides the development and support to help you reach your potential. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can genuinely make a difference to the lives of South Australians affected by work injury. At ReturnToWorkSA, you can expect a range of benefits including:

• An extensive wellbeing program
  • access to a broad range of wellbeing seminars, webinars and information sessions
  • a free onsite gym and bike storage
  • annual vaccinations, skin checks, seasonal fruit and corporate cup challenge
  • discounted corporate private health insurance
  • and a proactive EAP provider
• Flexible work options including part time and working from home
• Access to learning and development programs to enhance your personal and professional skill set and career development
• Modern offices with excellent amenities in the Adelaide CBD

Further information

Candidates will also be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate personal and professional alignment with ReturnToWorkSA's organisational values which are critical to our success: We care about people and sustainability; We are inclusive and innovative; We listen to understand; and We own our actions.

Human Resources Business Partner - Position Description - 11 June

The total remuneration package for this position is starting from $122,664 (exclusive of superannuation). The final offer will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications, skills and experiences.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter demonstrating your key capabilities and experience supported by your current resume addressed to Vanessa Mitchell, Manager HR Business Partnering by 9:00am 14 July 2025. If you would like to discuss the position further, Vanessa can be contacted on

Please note shortlisting and interviewing for this role will commence immediately so we strongly encourage all candidates to put forward your applications as soon as possible. The role may close early if a preferred candidate is identified.

Inclusion and acceptance

ReturnToWorkSA is an equal opportunity employer, valuing difference and embracing diversity and we promote flexible ways of working, applicants are encouraged to discuss any workplace adjustments that might be needed as well as the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Still not sure?

We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180. Research indicates that up to 60% of women and underrepresented groups may hesitate to proceed, even after completing a draft application. We firmly believe that diversity enhances the strength of every team, so even if you don't tick all the boxes we still want to hear from you.