- Working with a supportive collaborative team
- A role where you drive the outcomes
- Full time, 18-month fixed term position $103,908 + 11.5% super
About the Opportunity
As part of the People Program, the People Services Adviser will provide advice, guidance, and support to leaders and employees throughout the employee lifecycle.
The People Services Adviser will also play a critical role in supporting the Team Leader (TL) People Services and People Services Business Partners (PSBPs) in delivering a wide range of people-related services and initiatives across the organisation to foster a positive working environment.
Some of the day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Business Partnering for allocated team/s
- Position/job evaluations
- Providing HR advice and support to leaders and employees, in the following:
- Performance Management
- Award/Enterprise Agreement interpretation, CoA policies/operating guidelines
- Onboarding and offboarding
- HR systems, processes, and letter creation
- Assisting the TL & PSBP's on people initiatives, research, enterprise agreements
- Working with the recruitment team to support leaders in recruitment and contract management.
Please note that the formal title of this position is 'People Services Adviser' in line with the naming conventions of the City of Adelaide.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Proven experience in an HR advisory role or similar position.
- Experience in building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support organisational goals and initiatives.
- Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and people policies.
- Experience in interpreting Awards and/or Enterprise Agreements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in preparing documents, emails, and presenting information clearly and professionally.
- Commitment to placing the customer at the centre of everything we do, demonstrated through the provision of timely, consistent, and reliable advice.
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.
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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 Bec Aitken on .
Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience, and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Bec Aitken, Team Leader, People Services.
Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.
Applications close at 11.59pm, 6 March 2025.
Please be advised this is an 18 month, full time fixed term role with a starting salary at the Level 6 classification commencing at $103,908 + 11.5% 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
