South Australia Police
Job reference: 675895
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Term full-time vacancy up to 30/06/2026
The People, Culture and Wellbeing Service (PCW) provides a holistic approach to the future development of our people and the organisation. Through strategic leadership and direction, PCW will ensure our employees are skilled and supported to deliver a more efficient and effective service to the community.
The Organisational Development (OD) Branch supports SAPOL to build capability and enhance organisational effectiveness through strategic and systemic approaches to talent attraction, recruitment, development, and talent management. The OD Branch includes the Talent Acquisition Section, which is responsible for entry level recruitment of cadets, police security officers, community constables and experienced police officers (returning, interstate, and international). The section oversees this process from application through to commencement of employment with SAPOL and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to attract and recruit our future workforce.
The Talent Acquisition Partner is accountable to the Manager, Talent Acquisition for the development and implementation of agency wide recruitment strategies and initiatives. The role is responsible for the attraction and retention of skilled employees.
The role will provide timely advice to a range of stakeholders on best practice recruitment strategies. The Talent Acquisition Partner undertakes work under broad direction in the management and delivery of a significant domestic and international recruitment campaigns and associated projects.
Special Conditions
* The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
* The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
* Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
* The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.
Essential Minimum Requirements
* Demonstrated high level interviewing experience and an understanding of recruitment best practice.
* Experience in the development and implementation of recruitment and related strategies, policies, procedures and practices.
* Demonstrated knowledge in sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding employees.
* Experience in providing strategic advice, including through the demonstrated use of high level analytical and problem-solving skills.
* High level interpersonal skills, including proven ability to consult, liaise, influence, negotiate and develop a network of strategic alliances.
* High level expertise in written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate to a range of people, undertake presentations, writing and speaking on behalf of the agency, select language, tone and format to suit target recipients.
Desirable Characteristics
* Relevant tertiary qualification(s) in human resources, psychology, law or industrial relations.
* Experience in project management and project methodology.
Salary
ASO6 - $98,478 - $104,165 per annum.
Enquiries
Inspector Ryan Nicholls
Manager, Talent Acquisition
* 7322 3116
Ryan.Nicholls@police.sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager.
Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.
South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Applications close: 07/08/2025 5:00 PM
Flexibility Statement
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr