People and Capability Business Partner

About the role

Renewal SA is seeking an experienced People and Capability Business Partner to join our People and Transformation team.

Reporting to the Senior People and Capability Business Partner, this role partners with leaders across the organisation to deliver contemporary people solutions that enhance leadership capability, workforce performance and employee experience. The role provides strategic and operational advice across a broad range of people matters, while contributing to workforce planning, organisational change, employee relations, leadership development and culture

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide trusted people advice and solutions that support organisational capability and workforce performance.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, conduct and workplace matters.
• Support workforce planning, talent and performance initiatives, and leadership capability development across the organisation.
• Analyse workforce data and trends to provide insight, identify risks and support informed decision-making.
• Contribute to organisational change, culture, engagement and continuous improvement initiatives, including the development of people policies and frameworks.

Who we are looking for

You are a collaborative and adaptable HR professional who enjoys being part of a united team and is always willing to support others to achieve shared goals. You communicate confidently and professionally, building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
You take pride in delivering high-quality work, maintain confidentiality, and align with our organisational values. Flexible and resilient, you can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on outcomes. Public sector experience is desirable.

You will bring:

• Experience providing strategic and operational human resources advice in a business partnering environment.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, industrial relations and performance management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning and people initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and provide practical recommendations.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

About us

At Renewal SA, we're shaping the future of South Australia through a portfolio of significant projects, including Bowden, the former West End Brewery, Noarlunga, Seaton, Prospect and Tapangka on Franklin Street. We are also focusing on increasing the supply of affordable and regional housing, while unlocking employment lands through industrial land releases. Renewal SA's exciting portfolio of projects is growing and so is our team.

Our main goals include creating sustainable communities, increasing the availability of affordable housing, accelerating housing supply in our regions, releasing land for industrial and commercial developments, and reducing carbon emissions to reach the government's target of net carbon zero by 2050.

With South Australia's largest and most diverse property portfolio, we're expanding our multidisciplinary team to deliver projects of state significance. Our people are highly skilled, passionate and driven by purpose.

If you are looking to make meaningful impact and contribute to the future of our state, this role could be you.

Why work for us

• Renewal SA has a thriving culture where your growth and contributions are genuinely valued.
• Work on projects that are making a difference, with the largest, and growing property portfolio, there's no shortage of variety at Renewal SA.
• Enjoy flexibility with options including hybrid working, flexible start and finish time, compressed working weeks and more.
• Prioritise your wellbeing with access to initiatives like discounted gym memberships, counselling services and medical benefits such as free vaccinations, skin checks and more.
• Keep learning and growing with a range of professional development opportunities to support your career progression.

We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in our workplace

A diverse workforce helps us better reflect the communities we serve, brings various perspectives and drives innovation. If you need alternative means of communication during the application process, please let us know at renewalsa.recruitment@sa.gov.au.

How to apply

To be part of this exciting opportunity, click 'Apply now' and complete the online application process.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications close 5:00 PM 03/11/2026.

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