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Workforce Operations Team Leader
South Australia Police
Job reference: 858444
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Term Full-time, vacancy up to 12 months.

SAPOL's People, Culture and Wellbeing Service provides a holistic approach to the future development of our people and the organisation. Through strategic leadership and direction, People, Culture and Wellbeing will ensure our employees are skilled and supported to deliver a more efficient and effective service to the community. This will be achieved by increasing support to the frontline, ensuring the right people are in the right roles, developing talent pools and pipelines, delivering programs and strategies to foster highly effective leaders as well as providing collaborative business partnerships. Recognising that the capability of our workforce is dependent on the physical and mental health of all its members, People Culture and Wellbeing will deliver programs which provide an all-inclusive approach and promote every aspect of health and wellbeing.  

HR Operations leads the governance and coordination of sworn workforce movements and selection systems, while enabling organisational capability through high‑level management of flexible work arrangements and employee transition frameworks.

The Workforce Operations Team Leader is responsible for leading and coordinating the delivery of workforce support services across assigned portfolios, including Sworn Selections, Sworn Movements, Transfers, Policy and Flexible Work Arrangements. The role oversees day-to-day operations, manages team workflows and performance, and ensures services are delivered accurately, consistently and in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements. The position provides practical guidance and advice to staff and supports the effective administration of workforce processes.

Special Conditions

  • The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
  • The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
  • Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
  • The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.

Salary

ASO5 - $92,122 - $102,456 per annum.

Enquiries

Leigh Berryman
(08) 7322 4145
[email protected]

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.


Applications close: 27/09/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO5 Workforce Operations Team Leader - PID.pdf
- RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.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.