Senior HR Business Partner

Flinders Port Holdings Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Annual leave options

Volunteer hours

Cultural leave

Health subsidy

Professional development

Job summary

Flinders Port Holdings is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to work with leaders across portfolios, offering practical advice, coaching and people solutions to support teams and business priorities.

You’ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on HR partnering, collaborating with People & Brand and the wider business to deliver OneFPH projects that make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Experience partnering with leaders across HR, employee relations and workforce planning.
• Strong understanding of enterprise agreements and modern awards.
• Commercial acumen with ability to balance business needs and employee outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted partnerships with leaders, coaching and supporting them to lead their teams.
• Provide practical HR advice across the employee lifecycle.
• Identify and manage people risks with HR/IR-ER specialists.
• Use workforce data to shape decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support talent, culture and engagement initiatives across the business.
• Lead people projects and deliver outcomes with stakeholders.

Skills

HR partnering

Industrial relations

Workforce planning

Organisational change

Communication

Analytical skills

MSIC eligibility

Driver’s license

Education

HR/psychology/business/law degree

Job description

Flinders Port Holdings own and operate Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal, the port of Port Adelaide as well as the six key regional ports of Port Giles, Port Lincoln, Wallaroo, Port Pirie, Klein Point and Thevenard.

We also provide integrated supply chain solutions through Flinders Warehousing and Distribution. Beyond ports, we deliver hydrographic survey services through HydroSurvey Australia.

Flinders Port Holdings is ranked as one of South Australia’s top 10 companies, with an annual turnover of more than $300 million. We employ over 650 people and indirectly support 24,000 jobs in South Australia.

Through our operations we facilitate over $25 billion in international trade annually and are the key platform for South Australian two-way trade in goods.

Role Overview

Make a meaningful impact on our people, culture and business performance as a Senior HR Business Partner at Flinders Port Holdings. You'll work closely with leaders across your portfolios, providing practical advice, coaching and people solutions that support their teams and business priorities.

You'll balance strategic thinking with hands‑on HR partnering, collaborate with specialists across People & Brand and the wider business, and help deliver people initiatives and OneFPH projects that make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted partnerships with leaders, coaching and supporting them to lead their teams, navigate change and achieve business goals;
• Provide practical HR advice across the employee lifecycle, including performance, conduct, employee relations and workforce planning;
• Identify and manage people risks, partnering with HR and IR/ER specialists on complex matters as needed;
• Use workforce data and business insights to shape decisions, anticipate trends and identify opportunities for improvement;
• Support talent, culture and engagement initiatives that strengthen capability and employee experience; and
• Lead and contribute to people projects across the business, working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

About You

You're an experienced HR professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing outcomes and finding practical solutions in a complex business environment. You bring sound judgement, a collaborative approach and the confidence to coach and challenge leaders constructively.

You Also Bring

• Experience partnering with leaders across the full spectrum of HR, including employee and industrial relations, workforce planning and organisational change matters;
• Strong industrial and employee relations capability, with experience interpreting and applying enterprise agreements, modern awards and employment legislation in a complex environment;
• Commercial acumen and sound judgement, with ability to balance business objectives, operational requirements, risk and employee outcomes in decision making;
• Well developed communication, influencing, negotiation and analytical skills, with the ability to build credibility and resolve complex issues;
• A relevant qualification in HR, psychology, business, law or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; and
• A current driver's licence and the ability to obtain an MSIC.

Benefits

• Primary Parental Leave (16 weeks) and Non-Primary Carers Parental Leave (8 weeks)
• Ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks of annual leave per annum
• Up to 8 paid hours per annum to volunteer
• Up to 3 days per annum of Cultural Leave for First Nations employees
• $299 annual health and wellbeing subsidy
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive, motivated and fun team environment
• An inclusive workplace that fosters diversity
• Dress for your day office attire
• Corporate Discounts on Private Health Insurance with Medibank

Even if you don’t think you quite meet all the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you.

A pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening) is a requirement of this role, along with the ability to obtain and hold a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC). If you don't currently hold an MSIC, don't worry - we'll support you through the application process if you're successful.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications close: Tuesday 20th October 2026.

Want to know more?

If you would like to understand more about the role you can email the following contact email.

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Flinders Port Holdings is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support during the recruitment process, please contact our team via the email address above so we can assist you.

At Flinders Port Holdings, we're committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, all age groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, and culturally diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People. Our team values diverse perspectives, believing that they enhance our work environment and benefit our customers. Join us, and be part of a workplace where everyone belongs.