Role Status: Full time opportunity, term appointment until September 2026
Remuneration: $108,109 - $116,864
Role Details:
The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Principal Employee Relations Consultant to join People and Culture in Adelaide and lead the management of complex employee relations matters. This is a high impact senior role where you will investigate allegations of misconduct, guide disciplinary processes, and influence workforce outcomes at a strategic level. You will partner with senior leaders to uphold professional standards, manage risk, and drive ethical and accountable practice across the department.
In this role, you will
1. Lead investigations into suspected misconduct and complex employee relations matters
2. Provide strategic advice on disciplinary processes, grievances, and industrial disputes
3. Represent the department in employment and industrial relations forums
4. Support leaders to manage industrial risk and uphold professional standards
5. Contribute to policy development and enterprise bargaining activities
To be successful
You will bring significant experience in employee and industrial relations, with demonstrated capability in leading misconduct investigations and managing complex disciplinary matters. You are confident operating in sensitive environments where sound judgement, discretion, and fairness are critical.
You will have strong technical knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments, and public sector frameworks, with experience representing organisations in industrial or employment related forums. Your ability to analyse risk and provide clear, practical advice will support lawful and defensible outcomes.
You will be a trusted advisor with strong interpersonal skills, able to influence senior leaders and promote ethical, inclusive, and accountable practice. You value collaboration and contribute positively to a safe and respectful workplace culture. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
Why you'll love it here, DCP benefits that matter
We know a great career is about more than the work you do. It is also about feeling supported, valued, and able to thrive. At DCP, you will enjoy:
1. A collaborative team environment, working alongside people committed to best practice and meaningful impact
2. Flexible work options, tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
3. Recognition and growth, celebrating achievements and supporting development opportunities across DCP
4. Generous leave, including leave loading to help you rest and recharge
5. Paid parental and partner leave, providing additional paid time to support you and your family
6. Health and fitness perks, including discounted Fitness Passport memberships and free flu vaccinations
7. Wellbeing support, confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family
About the Business
The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.
Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.
Enquiries
Lucy March - Group Manager, Employee Relations and Investigations on 0419 688 277 or email: lucy.march2@sa.gov.au
The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.
To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications Close: 24 January 2027 11:00 PM
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