Principal HR Business Partner

South Australia Police

Job reference: 845810

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Term full-time vacancy up to 12 months.

Our HR Business Partnering team at SAPOL is growing and we’re looking for an experienced HR professional who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to how our people experience work. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in complex industrial and organisational change, using your expertise to shape organisational structure, strengthen the Agency’s industrial environment and make a lasting impact on a workforce that delivers critical services to the community every day.

The Principal HR Business Partner reports directly to the Manager, HR Business Partnering, and collaborates closely with senior executive stakeholders and a team of experienced HR Business Partners.

This position will provide specialist strategic and complex HR advisory service to executives, senior leaders and employees which contributes to the achievement of SA Government and SAPOL’s strategic goals and priorities. While this position has no direct reports, it will be accountable for leading a significant organisational change initiative and providing strategic industrial advice with broad impact across the organisation.

The Principal HR Business Partner provides specialist HR support to executives through the delivery of strategic HR programs and leadership of complex employee relations matters. The role includes coaching and providing strategic advice to executives and leaders on complex workforce management, performance improvement and innovative HR solutions to support business objectives within legislative and policy frameworks.

To be successful in the role you will have:

Current or previous experience working in a senior HR role within the South Australian Public Sector.
Relevant tertiary qualification(s) in Human Resource Management or other relevant discipline.
Extensive experience in complex human resource management, including the interpretation and application of legislation, industrial instruments, policy frameworks and industrial agreements at a senior advisory level.
Ability to identify, foster and promote change and organisational development strategies and initiatives, and manage, lead and initiate change management processes in a challenging environment.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the preparation of high-level reports, submissions to provide resolution to complex HR policy gaps or issues within the organisation.
Demonstrated experience in influencing, negotiating and collaborating with stakeholders (including senior managers and executives) on complex human resource management matters, such as employment issues and organisational change initiatives.

What We Can Offer You At SAPOL

Part time at 0.8 will be considered
Free onsite gym facilities
Subsidised gym membership with our participating partners
Flexible working arrangements encouraged to support work life balance and personal commitments
A range of free internal health support services such as body scan and health assessments
Exciting and dynamic working environment with the opportunity to provide a meaningful contribution to South Australia
Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment

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.

Salary

ASO8 - $125,649 - $130,392 per annum.

Enquiries

Is this the right role for you? Please feel free to contact me for a confidential discussion:

Julia Hart – Manager, HR Business Partnering

0472 573 581

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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 dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

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: 14/06/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments

ASO8 Principal HR Business Partner PID.pdf
RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf

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.