Why work with us:

Every 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 the role:

The HR Business Partner Workforce Management delivers expert advice and high-level support to site leaders, assessing policy, procedures and systems to identify requirements, issues and risks to improve people outcomes and service delivery in line with workforce planning strategies.

The HR Business Partner is accountable and responsible for the recruitment and deployment of leadership, teaching and ancillary staff within their allocated portfolios.

The HR Business Partner contributes to the development and implementation of key P&C policy initiatives and will draw on their expertise to apply relevant government policies, procedures and legislation.

The incumbent will support the development of policies and processes relating to the implementation of the Education Act, new upcoming Enterprise Agreement and implementation of various system strategies which will involve elements of coordinating, formulating, monitoring and evaluating within broad parameters.

Qualifications:

Essential: Nil

Desirable: A Tertiary qualification in Human Resources. Organisational Development or Business Management

Special conditions:

You may need a current driver's licence and be willing to drive
You may be asked to work out of hours You may need to travel within or outside South Australia
You need to achieve mutually agreed performance goals
You must have a current Working with Children Check
You must do Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care training
You must be an Australian resident or provide evidence you have a current work permit.

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Shelley Lunn, Senior HR Business Partner, via mob: 0498 640 126 or email: [email protected]

Further information:

Multiple full-time and contract roles (1.0 FTE)

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 700195.

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.

Applications close at 11.30 pm on 08 October 2025.