People & Culture Business Partner

• A workplace of positive people and ideas
• Full time, fixed term parental leave cover until February 2027
• Starting at $131,166 + 12% superannuation

About the Opportunity

In this influential role you will provide strategic and operational guidance, advice and support in relation to employee, employment and industrial matters across various areas of a diverse business. You will build the capability of our leaders at all levels to support and develop our workforce to ensure performance and delivery.

You will collaborate with all levels of leadership and employees across our organisation and provide expert advice on a broad range of HR matters. Our business is diverse and so are our workforce needs, therefore, you will need to be agile in your approach to support our people and our organisation. You will also contribute towards a broad range of people projects and assist in the development of policies and procedures.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed team and play a pivotal role in supporting our business by providing key advice to our people that will enable them to deliver for our City.

Please note that the formal title for this position is People Services Business Partner in line with the naming conventions of the City of Adelaide.

To view a copy of the position description, please click here.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated Business Partnering experience across varied stakeholder groups.
• Sound experience in providing strategic advice and solutions on a range of complex HR and ER matters based upon your strong understanding of employment law and ability to interpret Awards & Enterprise Agreements.    
• Confident in coaching and influencing managers to drive people performance
• Demonstrated consulting and relationship management experience at all levels.
• The ability to ascertain and understand customer needs and utilising this information to determine an appropriate course of action, building on the ideas of others.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to act as a “Change Champion” and to effectively communicate with and influence others towards acceptance and understanding of change programs.
• Proven experience in project management of People initiatives including engagement and consultation.
• Experience with effectively using a variety of different HR systems.

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 Kim Shearing on 08 8203 7635.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Bec Aitken, Manager, People Services.

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, 18 January 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, fixed term parental leave cover opportunity until  February 2027 with a starting salary at the Level 8 Classification commencing at $131,166 + 12% superannuation.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, please call our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333.