Hr Consultant

Description:

Ready for an opportunity to work at the centre of human resources operations, getting involved in a variety of people matters and problem solving? Join the team as a Human Resources Consultant, providing people, culture and capability services that are fit for purpose, customer focused and trusted.

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport we connect South Australians to keep our State moving. We want every South Australian to easily access the services they want, the transport they rely on and the infrastructure they need.

For us, it’s personal. We feel it because we live it. We know the projects and services we work on today must deliver for South Australia’s future.

We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.

The Opportunity
We’re seeking a Human Resources Consultant to join our team, responsible for providing expert guidance on a variety of human resources, industrial relations and recruitment and employment matters. We have an opportunity within our HR Advisory Services teams.

As a Human Resources Consultant, you will be the first point of contact for leaders and employees across the department, providing exceptional customer service, advice and support via multiple channels including phone, email and digital channels.

You'll collaborate closely with the People, Culture and Capability teams and various business units to provide timely, consistent, and accurate advice on HR systems, recruitment, workforce management, change management, learning and development and workforce strategy, and culture. Addressing and resolving people matters with professionalism and efficiency and ensuring our HR services are effective and compliant.

In addition to your advisory and customer support duties, you'll draft and review important documentation and supporting materials relating to the delivery of key HR services, ensuring accuracy, compliance and alignment with best practice and industrial instruments and legislation.

Day-to-day duties may include: preparing reports, correspondence, responding to queries for advice, maintaining employee records on relevant HR systems, undertaking investigations, working closely with HR Business Partners.

About You
We’re seeking candidates who are curious, passionate about what they do, are proactive and take genuine pride in the support they provide for our employee experience. They will have a demonstrated commitment to quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and an approach to engaging with all workforce levels by fostering strong connection and a customer-focused approach.

The successful candidate will demonstrate their experience and ability to provide timely HR advice and support on a variety of HR policies, processes, and protocols to leaders and staff – anticipating current and future needs and queries and applying their sound analytical and research skills to evaluate the information and current state of play.

Demonstrated experience in producing written materials such as briefings, correspondence and advice to stakeholders and decision makers and the ability to consistently perform high volumes of work with close attention to accuracy and detail is essential.

Benefits
We offer a dynamic, supportive and rewarding work environment where you'll have the opportunity to make impactful contributions and support our people as they deliver on the work that is making a difference for South Australia. Along with other benefits such as:

• Great personal development opportunities and exposure to a diverse range of HR.
• Access to a variety of learning and development.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Located in a brand-new building in the heart of the Adelaide CBD, with great work and leisure facilities available, including end-of-trip.

Requirements
A relevant Degree and/or post graduate qualification and/or experience working in people support and human resources is desirable.

Special Conditions
The successful candidate will be required to provide a National Police Check (NPC) prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.

Tenure of Vacancy
Temporary appointment up to 12 months.

Remuneration
ASO4 - $76,561 to $80,256 pa + superannuation.

We have an immediate vacancy available and are also looking to establish a pool, successful candidates will be placed in a pool for a period of 12 months and may be appointed as opportunities arise, depending on the organisational needs.

Enquiries
Nicklas Abel
Team Leader, HR Advisory Services
Telephone: (08) 7133 1772
Email: Nicklas.Abel@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.

Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - HR Consultant (ASO4)

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.