So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50,000 lives and counting.

That’s how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state’s leading not-for-profits, we’re making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and we’re growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?

Apply now to make meaningful impact as our Workplace Relations Specialist and help shape the future of fair and inclusive work at AnglicareSA.

What you’ll do

As our Workplace Relations Specialist, ensuring our workplace remains compliant, fair, and aligned with our broader purpose.

Working in partnership with People & Culture and operational leaders, you’ll support interpretation of enterprise agreements, provide expert IR and ER advice to our team, and build positive relationships with unions and workplace representatives.

This is your opportunity to shape our IR and policy framework, uplift leader capability and support resolutions that prioritise people and values - all while seeing the real-world impact of your work.

You’ll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

• Providing expert support across Enterprise Agreements, workplace policy development and the implementation of a streamlined Industrial Relations framework.
• Advising on industrial instruments, employment legislation and interpretation.
• Coaching leaders to manage workplace matters
• Ensuring wage compliance and accurate classification mapping
• Supporting the team in investigations and resolution meetings where required
• Drafting and updating workplace policies and procedure
• Monitoring legislative updates and implement new legislation to the organisation,
• Providing support during Enterprise Bargaining processes
• Communicating effectively with workplace delegates and union officials

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or equivalent experience in employment law or industrial relations
• Broad experience navigating Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements and IR frameworks
• Strong background in industrial/employment relations advice and compliance
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to build trust with stakeholders and translate complex IR issues into simple language

We would also love you to have:

• Experience supporting unionised work environments
• Familiarity with dispute resolution and Fair Work Commission processes
• An interest in policy development and drafting clauses
• A genuine alignment with AnglicareSA’s values and social impact mission

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

● So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.

● So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.

● So much compassion, and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More to enjoy:

● Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships

● Find a better balance with flexible work options, including working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours for some roles

● Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, and education assistance

● Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more

● Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

To apply, simply click the “Apply”* button and submit your application by 9.00am on Friday, 23rd January 2026 (direct applications only, no agencies please).

*Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.

For more information, please contact Claire, Recruitment Business Partner, at claire.doran@anglicaresa.com.au. Please note we do not accept applications via email.

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.