Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Human Resources and WHS
- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta or Whyalla
- ASO7 | Full Time | Temporary (12 month contract from commencement)
- Base Salary Range: $108,109 - $116,864 p.a
- In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).
Join our team as an HR Manager and lead strategic people initiatives that empower staff, drive performance, and strengthen our workplace culture!
About Us:
The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.
Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.
Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN
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Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:
- Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
- Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply
About the Role:
The Human Resources (HR) Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Flinders & Upper North Local Health Network by providing expert HR guidance and partnering with the leadership team to deliver consistent, timely, and strategic advice on complex HR matters. This role encompasses managing key HR functions, including recruitment, retention, performance management, grievance resolution, and staff development, while ensuring compliance with policy and operational objectives. As a leader of the HR team, the HR Manager fosters high-quality HR consulting and administrative services, driving effective people strategies that support the organisation’s overall goals and strengthen workplace culture.
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About You:
- Demonstrated experience in providing leadership in HR and people management issues, and in the planning, development, and implementation of changes to procedures/systems within and across work groups.
- Experience in the management, training and developing staff.
- Delivering effective human resource services including providing advice on strategic and operational matters to deliver business focused outcomes and developing and reviewing best practice HR policies, operations, procedures, systems, and processes.
- Interpreting awards, legislation, and policies, and applying them successfully to deliver business outcomes.
Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C
Applicant Information:
- 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.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 913626
Want To Know More? Contact:
Mel Wood - FUNLHN Acting Director People & Culture, 0466 476 256, melanie.wood@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 10th September 2025 - 11.55PM
Attachments:
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International applicant guidelines
Advertised: 27 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time