Department for Education

Job reference: 861047

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Senior Industrial Relations Consultant (Enterprise Bargaining) - manage complex industrial matters, have input to enterprise bargaining and support the implementation of workforce initiatives across the Department for Education.

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

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.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About People &

- Culture

People &
- Culture is an enabling division that confidently shapes the workforce of today and is prepared for the opportunities of tomorrow. Our trusted advice and consistently high service standards underpin our reputation for reliability and excellence across the Department for Education.

We know what matters, keep things simple, and add value. We do this by leading through our leaders, sharing learnings for continuous improvement, and making every interaction count - so that it's clear you're working with People &
- Culture, wherever you are in the department.

Our Service Delivery Principles Underpin Our Approach

- Fit for purpose –
- Simple and effective solutions for the department’s needs
- Responsive support –The right resources, at the right time, for our customers
- Human centred –
- Relationships and people at the core of our work
- Strategic –
- Addressing current and future organisational needs
- Focused expertise –
- Using the best internal capability and, where needed, sourcing external specialists
- Insightful –
- Harnessing data to generate meaningful insights





These principles help ensure the department is always ‘people ready’ - now and for the future. About The Team The Industrial Relations and Policy team within People and Culture lead the development and implementation of the department's industrial relations strategy. This includes effectively managing the relationship with key unions and professional associations, and negotiating and implementing enterprise agreements across the department. The team also leads the People and Culture division policy development and review processes.

Members of the Industrial Relations and Policy team are required to maintain high levels of confidentiality, professionalism and ethical conduct. At times the work can be intensive, time-pressured, challenging and politically sensitive – but as a supportive and engaging team, we achieve great things.

About The Role The Senior Industrial Relations Consultant (Enterprise Bargaining) brings specialist knowledge and operational expertise in industrial relations, government policy, and departmental frameworks. The role partners with leaders and stakeholders to manage and resolve complex, sensitive and critical industrial relations matters and disputes which may include representing the department in the South Australian Employment Tribunal, Equal Opportunity Commission and other forums.

Working under the broad direction of a Lead Industrial Relations Consultant, when required the role will also support enterprise agreement negotiation processes and contribute to the development and implementation of strategic industrial relations policies and workforce initiatives.





Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: A tertiary qualification in Law, Human Resources or other relevant area would be an advantage

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 $116,089 - $125,490 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Steve Moritz, A/Asst Director, Industrial Relations and Policy, via tel: 0476 590 268 or email: [email protected]

Application instructions

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.

Additional Note

This is a full time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 16-month term contract.

Applications close: 29/10/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- PD - ASO7 Snr IR Consultant EB - 2026.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.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.

📌 Senior Industrial Relations Consultant (Enterprise Bargaining) (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide