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Join SA Power Networks and help power homes, businesses and communities across South Australia - today and into the future.

About the role The People Partnering and Planning team within P&C; is seeking an experienced People Partner with expertise in organisational design and strategic partnering for an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

Supporting two key business portfolios undergoing significant operating model change, you’ll partner with executive and senior leaders to clarify accountabilities, shape organisational structures and establish effective ways of working.

Working closely with People Advisory and P&C; specialist teams, you’ll support organisational design, restructuring and workforce planning initiatives that build capability, embed change and translate business priorities into practical people outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of People Partnering and Planning, this is an opportunity to influence significant operating model and organisational change and make a meaningful contribution to SA Power Networks.

Culture & advantages

At SA Power Networks, you’ll be part of a team where our values shape how we work every day.

We keep everyone safe, collaborate with purpose, take the initiative, and rise to the challenge to deliver for our people, customers and communities.

We offer an environment that values safety above all, encourages new ideas, and supports you to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to South Australia.

You will also enjoy

- Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance
- 13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)




- Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year
- 17.5% leave loading payable on annual leave
- Income Protection Coverage
- Primary Parental Leave (18 weeks) and Secondary Parental Leave (5 weeks)
- Corporate discounts on health insurance and gym memberships
- 1 paid day of volunteering leave

About you To succeed in this role, you’ll bring demonstrated experience leading organisational design initiatives or large-scale people change projects, along with the ability to quickly build rapport and trust with key stakeholders across the business. Your strong partnering approach will be key to successfully implementing people strategies and initiatives.

- Relevant tertiary qualification, Degree, (Human Resources, Psychology or related field) and/or the equivalent level of skills and knowledge gained through experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering organisational design, restructuring or large-scale people change initiatives.
- Strong strategic business partnering capability, with experience supporting executive and senior leaders.
- Proven ability to develop and implement workforce plans, people strategies and capability-building initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship-building skills across complex business environments.
- Ability to translate strategic priorities into practical,



commercially focused people outcomes.
- Strong judgement, adaptability and communication skills when navigating complexity, ambiguity and significant organisational change.

About us

SA Power Networks plays a vital role in South Australia, connecting homes, businesses and communities to a safe, reliable and efficient electricity network.

We’re proud to be leading the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, working closely with communities across the state to achieve meaningful change.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With a collaborative culture, strong development pathways and a commitment to innovation, you’ll be supported to grow your career while making a real impact, connecting South Australians to a better energy future, today.

Want to know more?

[email protected]

Applications are to be submitted online. Please include a Cover Letter and Resume.

For a copy of the Role Profile visit SA Power Networks careers page.

Applications close 26 October 2026

Diversity & inclusion

SA Power Networks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, ethnicities and sexual orientations, and from people with disability.

We want everyone to have an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. If you require reasonable adjustments, an application form in an alternative format or another accessible way to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] For more information about SA Power Networks visit www.sapowernetworks.com.au

📌 People Partner (Adelaide)
🏢 SA Power Networks
📍 Adelaide