Senior HR Business Partner

Department for Housing and Urban DevelopmentJob reference: 676734 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone At the heart of our department is a clear and urgent mission: delivering homes and housing options for South Australians. In the face of a national housing shortfall, we're not sitting back - we are stepping up. We're purposefully driving forward and fast-tracking the development of diverse and sustainable housing solutions. From policy to housing infrastructure to urban planning, our work is focused on creating vibrant, liveable communities that offer more than just a roof - they offer stability, security and opportunity. This is meaningful work. It's complex, fast paced, and deeply rewarding. You’ll be part of a team passionate about enabling great outcomes and shaping the future through workforce management and great people practices. Now's the time to get involved and have your opportunity to drive impactful people practices that help us deliver outcomes for generations to come.The Role The Senior HR Business Partner is accountable for the provision of expert HR consultancy and advisory services to senior management and across the department. The position also provides quality, consistent and timely advice, in accordance with DHUD policies and processes, on operational HR issues including recruitment, contract management, performance review and development, workforce planning and case management support. The Senior HR Business Partner also participates in the development and facilitation of information and training to staff in human resources related matters and business improvement initiatives. Being part of a recently formed Department, these roles provide opportunities for:

• Influencing workforce management by playing a pivotal role in developing and implementing innovative approaches that drive organisational success.
• Leading exciting people projects by being involved in diverse and meaningful projects that enhance employee engagement, policy and strategy setting and overall departmental culture.
• Shaping business delivery in collaboration with key stakeholders to influence how our department delivers against our commitments.

You Will Hold The Following Responsibilities

• Provide client- focussed expert advice and consultancy to senior executives and managers of designated business units/directorates on a wide range of complex HR management to support the achievement of business objectives.
• Management, mentoring, coaching and guidance is provided to team members and business groups on HR matters to facilitate informed decision making and resolution of complex people management issues, and to build capacity across the department.
• Innovative HR projects, policies, procedures and systems are developed, implemented, promoted and evaluated to achieve departmental workforce management objectives, public sector initiatives, continuous improvement practices and legislative compliance.

About You

• Significant experience in providing HR advisory and consultancy services across a range of matters, including advising on, interpreting and administering legislative and policy requirements.
• Significant experience in generalist HR functions including classification management, performance management, disciplinary processes and investigations, projects, report writing and strategies.
• Significant level of discipline knowledge and competence related to human resource principles and practices, including emerging trends.
• Proven ability to recognise and deal discreetly with confidential matters, demonstrate integrity and apply diplomatic skills to sensitive and high-level personnel and management issues.
• Possess high level verbal and written communication skills, including consulting, negotiation and conflict resolution skills that enable effective and appropriate communication with a broad range of people at all levels.
• Proven ability to work under limited direction within a team environment, exercise a high level of initiative and judgement in setting priorities to achieve objectives and to respond positively and flexibly to new ideas and changing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to research and undertake sensitive and/or complex matters, analyse and summarise information, and develop and report on appropriate policies, strategies and solutions.

Join us and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence. Apply now to make a real difference at DHUD! Special Conditions Successful applicants may be required to obtain a satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check prior to employment. A renewal will be required every 3 years. Remuneration ASO6 – $98,478 min – $104,165 max Enquiries For all confidential enquiries, please contact Lana Surynt, Principal HR Consultant on 08 7085 1504 or lana.surynt2@sa.gov.au . Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills and experience in relation to the key capabilities outlined in the role statement, a current CV and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. All applicants must complete a ‘Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector’ form. Applications close: 22/06/2025 11:45 PM Attachments

• ASO6 - Senior HR Business Partner May 2025.pdf
• Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.