Business Partner, Safety Systems & Assurance

• A workplace of positive people and ideas
• Full time, permanent
• Starting at $131,166 + 12% superannuation

About the Opportunity

The Business Partner, Safety Systems and Assurance is a key role within the People Program at the City of Adelaide, focused on creating a safe, supportive and high-performing workplace. At its heart, the role is about partnering with leaders across the organisation to strengthen safety culture, build capability and ensure everyone feels confident in meeting their work health and safety responsibilities.

Working closely with leadership teams, this position provides practical advice, coaching and specialist guidance on safety and wellbeing matters. It plays an important part in delivering the People Workforce Strategy and delivering WHS Action Plans that align with legislative requirements and the standards set by Local Government Risk Services, including Performance Standards for Self-Insurers licence conditions.

Beyond compliance, the role is about continuous improvement and meaningful engagement. It supports leaders and their teams to actively use and contribute to the WHS Management System, strengthens understanding of hazard management and reporting processes, and promotes a “just culture” approach to incidents and investigations. It also responds to critical incidents when needed, leads complex investigations, and helps turn learnings into practical improvements.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing positive change and helping leaders feel capable and supported. It’s a role that balances strategy with hands-on involvement and offers the chance to make a real difference to safety, wellbeing and leadership capability across the organisation.

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About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Substantial experience in providing accurate advice and solutions on a range of complex safety and wellbeing matters.
• Sound understanding of work, health and safety laws and regulations and significant experience interpreting and applying them.
• Advanced consulting and relationship management experience at all levels.
• Proven experience in project management of people and safety initiatives including engagement and consultation.
• Capacity to maintain a high degree of discretion and exercise sound judgement in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Injury Management experience in a self-insured organisation (desirable)

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

The People Team strengthens our organisation's capability to lead and deliver essential services for our community, corporate services for our organisation, and brilliant experiences in our City, by co-creating an environment where our people thrive, live our values, reach their potential, and learn and grow.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Kirsty Omenzetter on 08 8203 7155 or k.omenzetter@cityofadelaide.com.au

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Kirsty Omenzetter, Manager, People Safety & Wellbeing.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm, 12 March 2026.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

Please be advised this is a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary at the Level 8 Classification commencing at $131,166 + 12% superannuation.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au