ASO7 - HR Business Partner, Recruitment
Department for Education
Job reference: 842859 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with us At the Department for Education in South Australia, we believe every child and young person deserves the foundation to thrive, and that starts with brilliant people like you. With over 30,000 dedicated professionals across the state, we lead the way in education through innovation, inclusivity and a shared sense of purpose. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. About People and Culture People and Culture is vital in building the department’s culture, strengthening leadership and improving people processes and systems to ensure success now and into the future. We are focused on understanding the workforce needs of our schools and preschools through a business partnership approach that challenges old ways of thinking, finds solutions to complex problems and delivers outcomes aligned to improvement. Put simply, our mission is to ensure the department is ‘people ready’ by knowing what matters, keeping it simple, and adding value. Enjoy the stability and benefits of public sector employment within an inclusive, diverse and supportive workforce that values shared purpose and cooperation. About the role The HR Business Partner, Recruitment (HR BP, Recruitment), leads the strategic recruitment of teaching and ancillary staff, with a focus on sourcing talent for hard-to-fill and critical roles. The HR BP, Recruitment delivers high-level advice and expert guidance to stakeholders, ensuring that all recruitment practices align with current and emerging workforce needs and support the department’s strategic priorities. A major responsibility is the design, implementation, and management of targeted talent pools. The HR BP, Recruitment initiates and oversees candidate sourcing strategies, drives effective candidate engagement and management practices, and provides comprehensive, data-driven reporting to executive leadership on talent availability and workforce trends. In
addition, the HR BP, Recruitment leads workforce initiatives,
particularly for regional areas and priority roles, to promote
sustainable and effective staffing outcomes across the department
The HR BP, Recruitment also contributes to the development and
implementation of People & Culture (P&C) policies and
initiatives, applying specialist knowledge of current government
legislation, policy, and procedures to ensure robust compliance and
HR best practice at all times. Qualifications Essential: Nil Desirable: A Tertiary qualification in Human Resources. Organisational Development or Business Management Special conditions The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description. Remuneration ASO7 $112,163 - $121,246 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Megan Topp, Manager, Recruitment Services, via tel: 0430 368 661 or email: megan.topp2@sa.gov.au Application instructions Join the Department for Education. Bring your brilliance. Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or
Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability
are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.
Applications close: 28/05/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf - Position description - ASO7 - HR Business Partner Recruitment - April 2026.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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