Lead Talent Partner

Term Full-time vacancy up to 30/06/2028.

SAPOL's People, Culture and Wellbeing service provides a holistic approach to the future development of our people and the organisation. Through strategic leadership and direction, People, Culture and Wellbeing will ensure our employees are skilled and supported to deliver a more efficient and effective service to the community. This will be achieved by increasing support to the frontline, ensuring the right people are in the right roles, developing talent pools and pipelines, delivering programs and strategies to foster highly effective leaders as well as providing collaborative business partnerships. Recognising that the capability of our workforce is dependent on the physical and mental health of all its members, People Culture and Wellbeing will deliver programs which provide an all-inclusive approach and promote every aspect of health and wellbeing. The Talent Acquisition Branch is responsible for entry level recruitment of cadets, police security officers, community constables and experienced police officers (returning, interstate, and international). The branch oversees this process from applications through to commencement of employment with SAPOL and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to attract and recruit our future workforce. The Lead Talent Partner is a senior specialist responsible for designing, delivering and continuously improving SAPOL's talent acquisition strategies and frameworks. Operating with significant autonomy, the role provides authoritative advice and strategic leadership on complex recruitment issues, workforce attraction challenges and talent market trends. The role leads major domestic and international recruitment programs for police, police security officer and community constable pathways, manages critical talent pipelines and drives innovation in sourcing, selection and employer branding. The Lead Talent Partner also strengthens recruitment capability across SAPOL by mentoring Talent Acquisition staff and partnering with senior leaders to ensure the organisation attracts, engages and retains a skilled and diverse workforce. Special Conditions

The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check. The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent. Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required. The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program. Salary

ASO7 - $108,109 - $116,864 per annum. Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online. Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with your application. South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees. Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future. To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples. South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 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. Please click on 'Apply' which will direct you to iworkforSA and further information will be provided on how to apply. Applications Close: 5:00PM 22/03/2026

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