Human Resource Business Partner Pool

Sa-Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Public sector environment

Job summary

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – People & Culture is seeking a Human Resource Business Partner. You will work with operational leaders to deliver practical HR support, spanning employee relations, workforce planning and organisational change.

You’ll coach managers, implement HR policies, and partner across clinical and corporate teams to resolve complex workforce issues with integrity and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Adviser in a large or complex organisation.
• Sound knowledge of South Australian employment legislation, industrial instruments, and Fair Work principles.
• Proven ability to manage employee relations matters end-to-end, including investigations and performance processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Comfort working across multiple SA Health sites in a public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations, workforce planning, and organisational change.
• Coach and build the capability of managers to handle people matters with confidence.
• Support the implementation of HR frameworks, policies, and enterprise agreements.
• Partner with clinical and corporate teams to resolve complex workforce issues in a timely, consistent way.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational change

SA employment law

Job description

Job no: 951145
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Human Resources and WHS

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About the Role:

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is one of South Australia's most active and growing health networks. If you're an experienced HR professional who thrives in a complex, people-centred environment, this opportunity puts you at the centre of meaningful workforce change.

As a Human Resource Business Partner, you'll work alongside operational leaders across NALHN to deliver practical, solutions-focused HR support. Your day-to-day will span:

• Providing expert advice on employee relations, workforce planning, and organisational change
• Coaching and building the capability of managers to handle people matters with confidence
• Supporting the implementation of HR frameworks, policies, and enterprise agreement obligations
• Partnering with clinical and corporate teams to resolve complex workforce issues in a timely, consistent way

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Adviser, ideally within a large or complex organisation
• Sound knowledge of South Australian employment legislation, industrial instruments, and Fair Work principles
• Proven ability to manage employee relations matters end-to-end, including investigations and performance processes
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Comfort working across multiple sites and adapting quickly within SA Health's public sector environment

You’ll also bring a collaborative mindset, sound judgement, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism.

You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high‑quality health services within modern facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHNserves over400,000 peoplein northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal,paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Withover 7,000employees, NALHNemphasisesquality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, andequitablehealth outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

• From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
• Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
• NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
• SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees.
• We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
• We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment.
• You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Ref: 951145

Role Description and Further Information:

Refer to the SA Health Career Website

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Sep 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time