Industrial Relations Adviser (multiple positions)

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 854527
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: ASO6 – ASO8
Salary Range: $105,747- $134,956 + Superannuation
Duration: Ongoing or 2-year Contract 
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: Multiple
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Wednesday, 14 October 2026

About the Opportunity

The Industrial Relations Adviser will be closely involved in negotiations dealing with significant industrial relations claims and matters, including major Enterprise Bargaining negotiations, and the provision of advocacy services involving significant cases. The individual will work closely with the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD), senior staff in Ministers’ offices, Office of the Chief Executive AGD and DTF and public sector agencies, to assess major industrial relations claims, develop appropriate responses, conduct necessary negotiations in related matters, whilst advocating the Government’s position before the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET). The successful applicant will also be closely involved with other major AGD and Public Sector projects that arise, including policy development. These roles will suit applicants who have an interest in being at the forefront of state government industrial relations advocacy and public policy.

About the Business

The Industrial Relations and Policy Branch is responsible for providing industrial relations advocacy and advisory services on behalf of the ‘declared employer’ under the Fair Work Act 1994 (SA). In particular:

• Public sector enterprise bargaining (agency level and sector wide)
• Industrial dispute resolution
• Employment-related litigation in the South Australian Employment Tribunal
• Policy development

The Branch comprises a small, collaborative and friendly team of experienced industrial relations professionals. We work closely with the offices of the Minister for Industrial Relations and the Minister for Public Sector, senior colleagues in other public sector agencies and legal advisers.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Industrial Relations and Policy, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au

Special Conditions for Employment

• Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
• Employment-related Screening Check may be required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
• Technical Expertise (Desirable): Relevant tertiary qualification(s), including Industrial Relations, Law, Human Resource Management, Business or Economics.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (maximum of two (2) pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Jaspreet Kaur, Acting Director, Enterprise Bargaining, Industrial Relations and Policy Branch on 0450 192 237 or jaspreet.kaur2@sa.gov.au

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.   

Applications close: 14/10/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6 Senior Industrial Relations Advisor JPS FINAL.pdf
- ASO7 Principal Industrial Relations Adviser JPS FINAL.pdf
- ASO8 Principal Industrial Relations Adviser JPS FINAL.pdf
- Job Application Pack.pdf

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.