ASO6/7 Senior HR Business Partner (Casual)

Senior HR Business Partner
6 month casual contract, full time hours
ASO6-ASO7 Casual hourly rate
ASAP start
State Government Department

About the Company

Join a dedicated public health organisation committed to delivering high-quality healthcare across South Australia. Focused on fostering a healthier future, the organisation promotes diversity, inclusion, and community wellbeing. With a clear mission to improve health outcomes for all, it provides a supportive environment where your expertise can truly make a difference.
About the Role
We’re offering a 6-month casual contract with full-time hours, starting ASAP. Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to provide strategic, high-level HR support within our busy health services. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and managers, delivering proactive HR solutions that meet current workforce needs while planning for the future. If you’re experienced in state government HR and enjoy managing complex employee relations and workforce strategies, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:

• Offer expert HR advice to leaders and managers, especially on workforce planning, restructures, and policy implementation.
• Lead the delivery of proactive HR services aligned with organisational goals.
• Advise on complex employee relations matters, including grievances, misconduct, and investigations.
• Support workforce strategy initiatives aimed at improving performance, culture, and organisational development.
• Monitor HR procedures to ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
• Support change management projects and workforce reforms.
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships, including with employee representative bodies and external agencies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by developing HR policies, procedures, and best practice benchmarks.

About You

• Proven experience in providing high-level HR partnership within a state government environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare complex reports and provide clear advice.
• Experience managing complex employee relations, grievances, misconduct, and investigations with tact and professionalism.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary HR practices, legislation, industrial relations, and compliance requirements.
• Health care sector experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• A post-secondary qualification in Human Resource Management or a related field is preferred.
• A proactive, positive attitude and a commitment to organisational values.

Why Apply?
This is a great chance to contribute to a meaningful cause while working in a supportive, inclusive organisation that values professional development. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping a resilient and positive workforce dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for South Australians. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, people living with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
If you have the required experience, especially in state government HR, and are looking to make a difference in healthcare, don’t miss out — apply now and join a team committed to positive change!


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.