ER/IR HR Partner: Investigations, Coaching & Compliance

Aboriginal Family Support Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Ongoing learning and leadership utveck

Job summary

Aboriginal Family Support Services is seeking an ER/IR Business Partner to provide specialist employee and industrial relations advice across South Australia.

You will manage complex workplace matters end to end, including investigations, leadership coaching, organisational change, wellbeing and risk, ensuring legally compliant, culturally responsive solutions that support a safe and high-performing workplace.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience providing HR, employee relations and industrial relations guidance.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, SCHADS Award, Enterprise Agreements and policies.
• Experience managing workplace investigations and complex ER/IR matters.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work independently with accuracy and professionalism.
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and commitment to culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist ER/IR advice to managers and employees across SA.
• Support grievances, misconduct, performance concerns, attendance issues and workplace conflict.
• Lead workplace investigations with interviews, evidence gathering and reporting.
• Coach leaders to handle difficult conversations and team dynamics effectively.
• Interpret and advise on employment legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Collaborate with HSE and Injury Management on wellbeing and compliance.
• Contribute to development and review of employment-related policies and practices.
• Promote culturally safe, respectful and inclusive workplace practices.

Skills

ER/IR expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Investigations

Policy interpretation

Workplace coaching

Legislation knowledge

Aboriginal culture

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR or Law

Job description

Aboriginal Family Support Services is seeking an ER/IR Business Partner to provide specialist employee and industrial relations advice across South Australia.

You will manage complex workplace matters end to end, including investigations, leadership coaching, organisational change, wellbeing and risk, ensuring legally compliant, culturally responsive solutions that support a safe and high-performing workplace.