South Australia Police

Job reference:
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Ongoing Full-time and fixed-term vacancy available.

The HR Business Partnering team at SAPOL is growing and we’re looking for people who want to make an impact. This is your chance to step into a agile environment where your expertise will help shape organisational culture, strengthen leadership capability, and support a workforce that delivers for the community every day.

The role reports to the Lead HR Business Partner and collaborates closely with a team of experienced HR Business Partners.

The HR Business Partner undertakes work under broad direction in the management and delivery of a significant HR service which targets current and future organisation needs. This requires working closely with line managers and senior managers to identify and achieve shared organisational objectives.

The HR Business Partner provides expert advice and support to the line managers, senior and executive managers and employees across SAPOL in order to implement proactive HR strategies and interventions within services across SAPOL to drive continuous improvement, performance and accountability and a culture that ensures achievement of the organisational workforce goals and objectives.

Classification at the ASO6 or ASO7 level will be determined based on the successful applicant’s skills, experience, and demonstrated capability.

What you’ll bring to the team

- A talent for building strong, trusted partnerships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly effective written and verbal communication with the capability to influence decisions.




- Passion in delivering high quality HR services, including strategic and operational advice on complex workforce issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of employment legislation, awards, guidelines and frameworks.

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

ASO6 - $105,747 - $111,854 per annum.

ASO7 - $116,089 - $125,490 per annum.

Enquiries

Julia Hart, Manager HR Business Partnering

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: 28/07/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments

- ASO6 HR Business Partner PID.pdf
- ASO7 Senior HR Business Partner.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.

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📌 HR Business Partner (Adelaide)
🏢 South Australia Police
📍 Adelaide