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The Department of State Development is the South Australian Government's lead economic development agency.
Our mission is to drive sustainable economic growth in South Australia by increasing industrial and workforce capability, capacity, collaboration and resilience. We take pride in hiring the right people for the right jobs and offer an attractive, flexible workplace.
For more information about our agency, please visit:
The Principal HR/ER Business Partner plays a pivotal senior role providing expert human resource and employee relations (ER) advice. With a strong focus on complex and sensitive ER matters, the role partners with executives and senior leaders to support informed decision_making, reduce organisational risk, and drive effective people outcomes.
This role also provides leadership, supervision and mentoring to members of the HR team, helping build capability and confidence in navigating complex HR and ER matters.
As a Principal HR/ER Business Partner, you will:
Provide authoritative HR and ER advice to executives and senior leaders, specialising in complex matters such as misconduct, performance issues, grievances, workforce disputes and organisational change.
Lead and manage complex ER casework, ensuring matters are resolved in a timely, fair and compliant manner in accordance with legislation, industrial instruments and departmental policy.
Coach and support people leaders to build capability in managing employee performance, behaviour and workplace challenges.
Lead, mentor and develop HR team members --including a HR Business Partner and HR Support Officer --providing guidance, direction and quality assurance.
Contribute to the development, review and implementation of HR policies, procedures and frameworks aligned with whole‐of‐government requirements.
To apply and succeed in the role, you will have:
Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex human resources and employee relations matters within the SA public sector environment.
Strong knowledge of HR and ER legislation and frameworks, including but not limited to the Public Sector Act 2009 (SA), enterprise agreements, awards, and Commissioner's Determinations and Guidelines.
Proven ability to analyse complex issues, assess risk, and provide sound, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders.
Experience leading, supervising or coaching HR Business Partners, including capability development.
Highly developed written communication skills, including preparation of reports, briefings and discussion papers.
Remuneration:
Competitive salary ASO7 $108,109 to $116,864 p.a. plus superannuation
Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:
A variety of leave arrangements
Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement
Access to great customised training and career development opportunities
Qualifications:
Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Law or related discipline
Special Conditions:
The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE) initially for 12 months.
Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC).
Enquiries:
For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contactAlysha Brown, Manager Human Resources via Alysha.Brown@sa.gov.au
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website.
Applicants are required to submit the following:
Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies.
Prepare 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request.
Pre-employment Declaration Form - find the attachment on the job advert.
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The Department of State Development helps industry, business and communities identify and capitalise upon opportunities for job creation and economic growth.
It harnesses the South Australian Government's expertise in attracting investment, improving industry competitiveness and building a skilled workforce.
The Department of State Development promotes the potential for specific sectors – including minerals and energy resources, manufacturing, health and biotechnology and arts and culture – to boost South Australia's credentials and appeal as a place to live, work, study and do business.
Recent work in creating industry roadmaps, skills development and engagement frameworks reflects the department's emphasis on innovation, science and technological advances, and partner and community collaboration.
The Department of State Development is driving research, education and skills initiatives to create jobs and build the skilled workforce South Australia needs to support industry.
It brings together the expertise across government to attract and serve international investors in our diverse economy.
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The Department of State Development helps industry, business and communities identify and capitalise upon opportunities for job creation and economic growth.
It harnesses the South Australian Government's expertise in attracting investment, improving industry competitiveness and building a skilled workforce.
The Department of State Development promotes the potential for specific sectors – including minerals and energy resources, manufacturing, health and biotechnology and arts and culture – to boost South Australia's credentials and appeal as a place to live, work, study and do business.
Recent work in creating industry roadmaps, skills development and engagement frameworks reflects the department's emphasis on innovation, science and technological advances, and partner and community collaboration.
The Department of State Development is driving research, education and skills initiatives to create jobs and build the skilled workforce South Australia needs to support industry.
It brings together the expertise across government to attract and serve international investors in our diverse economy.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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