Manager HR Operations

Job no: 912861
Work type: Full time
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Human Resources and WHS

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Location Negotiable within Region
• ASO7 | Full Time Contract | Ongoing
• Salary: $108,109 - $116,864 p.a
• Eligibility:
  Open to Everyone

Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for workforce innovation and cultural transformation? This is your opportunity to shape the future of people and culture across the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network while supporting the delivery of high-quality health care.

As Manager HR Operations
, you will report to the Director, People & Culture and lead the delivery of best practice HR and Business Partnering across the Local Health Network. You’ll work collaboratively with Executive Leadership and Senior Managers to implement proactive workforce strategies that drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You’ll maintain a strong strategic focus while managing key HR portfolios and delivering professional, consistent people practices. The role involves providing expert advice on emerging workforce trends, risks, and complex HR issues, ensuring that RMCLHN remains responsive to the evolving needs of SA Health and the communities it serves. This is a pivotal leadership role for a dynamic, forward-thinking HR professional ready to influence real change.

Please Note: No visa sponsorship is available; applicants must be Australian Citizens or hold a valid working visa.

• 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.

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn.  for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
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SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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