Aboriginal Family Support Services is the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years

About the Role

As the ER/IR Business Partner, you will provide specialist employee and industrial relations advice to leaders across South Australia. This role manages complex workplace matters from end to end, including investigations, leadership coaching, organisational change, wellbeing and workplace risk. Working collaboratively with leaders and stakeholders, you will deliver practical, culturally responsive and legally compliant solutions that support a safe, respectful and high-performing workplace

What You'll Be Doing

Provide specialist employee and industrial relations advice to managers and employees

Support the management of grievances, misconduct, performance concerns, attendance issues and workplace conflict

Facilitate workplace investigations, including interviews, evidence gathering, analysis and reporting

Coach and support leaders to manage difficult conversations, workplace issues and team dynamics effectively

Interpret and provide advice on employment legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements and workplace policies

Partner with HSE and Injury Management teams on workplace wellbeing, injury management and compliance matters

Contribute to the development and review of employment-related policies, procedures and practices

Promote culturally safe, respectful and inclusive workplace practices

What You'll Bring

Strong experience providing HR, employee relations and industrial relations advice in a medium to large or complex organisation

Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, the SCHADS Award, Enterprise Agreements and workplace policies

Demonstrated experience managing workplace investigations and complex employee relations matters

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Robust analytical thinking, professional judgement and problem-solving capability





Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently while maintaining accuracy and professionalism

Understanding of Aboriginal culture and a commitment to culturally safe practice

Why Join AFSS?

Be part of the largest AboriginalCommunity Controlled Organisationdedicated to strengthening Aboriginal children, families and communities.

Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay

Ongoing learning, development and leadership opportunities

- Work within a supportive, values-driven organisation focused on cultural safety, service excellence and continuous improvement

Compliance Requirements

To be successful in this role you will hold, or be willing to obtain:

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Law, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience

- Current Working With Children Check
- National Police Clearance – Obtained within 6 months
- Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes) Certificate
- Current South Australian Driver's Licence

Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal Land.

Applications may be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

The Aboriginal Family Support Service aims to support and strengthen Aboriginal grandparents and their families through the generations. The program provides information, advocacy and referrals as well as group activities, respite camps and peer support groups. Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

The Aboriginal Family Support Service aims to support and strengthen Aboriginal grandparents and their families through the generations. The program provides information, advocacy and referrals as well as group activities, respite camps and peer support groups. Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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📌 Human Resources Business Partner ER/IR (Australia)
🏢 Aboriginal Family Support Services
📍 Australia