Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 864305
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: ASO4
Salary Range: $82,212- $86,180 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Part Time (0.6 FTE) - may be negotiated
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026

About the Prospect

With the Attorney-General’s Department continuing to evolve and current business units joining and expanding our portfolio, our HR team is growing to ensure we can continue to provide high-quality support to our people and leaders. This growth is creating new opportunities within the team and provides an exciting chance to join HR as we strengthen our business partnering model and build relationships across an increasingly diverse range of business areas.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant HR Business Partner to join our team in this new role. Working alongside experienced HR Business Partners, you will support a portfolio of business units and assist in delivering practical and contemporary HR advice and services across a broad range of people matters.

The role provides a great opportunity to build your HR knowledge and experience through exposure to areas including recruitment, workforce planning, performance management, employee engagement and wellbeing, organisational change, reporting and general employee relations matters.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing HR team, gain exposure to new and evolving business units and develop your HR career within a diverse and supportive environment.

Experience working within a South Australian Public Sector HR workplace is desirable.

Benefits of working in AGD





Joining the Attorney-General’s Department means becoming part of a supportive and inclusive workplace that invests in its people. Benefits include:

- Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and compressed working weeks, where operationally appropriate.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to build your skills, knowledge and career within HR and the broader public sector.
- Access to Fitness Passport, providing discounted access to a range of health and fitness facilities for employees and their families.
- Employee wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families, along with broader wellbeing initiatives.
- Salary sacrifice options, including arrangements for superannuation
- A friendly, collaborative and supportive team environment
- A modern, contemporary work environment.

About the Business

Our small team of human resources professionals supports the Attorney-General’s Department to deliver its vision of a South Australia that is safe, fair and the best place to live, work and do business.

We are focused on shaping the future workforce of the Attorney-General’s Department to achieve its vision through strategic workforce planning and management, enhancing engagement through learning and career development, ensuring our people demonstrate self-awareness and build trust, while our leaders build teams in a safe workplace.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/

Special Conditions for Employment





Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

- Some out of hours work may be required.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Lynda Woods, Manager, Workforce Strategy, Human Resources on 7322 7375 or [email protected]

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and 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 via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.

Applications close: 25/11/2026 11:30 PM

📌 Assistant Human Resources Business Partner (Adelaide)
🏢 Government Of South Australia
📍 Adelaide