Manager Talent Management

Reference 3D3A20C5
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Job Reference:
3D3A20C5
Eligibility:
External Vacancy – Open to Everyone
Business Unit:
People and Culture
Location:
Adelaide, CBD
Salary Range:
$127,859
Classification:
MAS300
Duration:
Ongoing
Closing Date:
17 Oct 2025

Role Highlights

  • Build innovative future-focused talent management strategies
  • Drive attraction, development, and retention initiatives
  • Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion across the workforce

Role Details

The Manager Talent Management is responsible for leading the strategic and operational delivery of talent management initiatives within the Department of the Premier and Cabinet’s People and Culture Unit. This role focuses on embedding a whole-of-lifecycle approach to talent, encompassing attraction, acquisition, development, performance, recognition, retention, and succession planning while providing expert advice to executive leadership. The People and Culture Unit plays a pivotal role in shaping a thriving workplace culture aligned with departmental values and public sector priorities. Through collaboration across teams and partnerships with external providers and government agencies, the unit drives innovative strategies that position the department as an employer of choice while fostering inclusivity and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with key stakeholders such as the Director People and Culture, Executive Leaders, Talent Management Team, external providers, and sector partners to deliver impactful outcomes for the department. You will play a critical role in driving future-focused talent strategies that strengthen workforce capability while contributing to meaningful change across the department. Key Responsibilities: Establish and lead the Talent Management function to attract, develop, and retain top talent. Develop and implement integrated talent strategies including succession planning, retention, onboarding, and performance development programs. Oversee contemporary talent acquisition practices aligned with diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives. Lead learning and development programs tailored to departmental needs for capability uplift. Promote a values-based culture focused on engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ensure governance mechanisms are in place to assess the impact of talent strategies while adhering to relevant legislation. Manage budget responsibilities effectively to support talent management initiatives. Champion corporate responsibilities such as reconciliation efforts, White Ribbon accreditation standards, accessibility, inclusivity, sustainability, and cultural safety. Foster partnerships across government and external providers to leverage insights and align with sector-wide priorities. Key Requirements: Proven experience designing organisation-wide talent management programs with measurable impact on workforce capability. Strong knowledge of HR practices including talent acquisition, workforce planning, learning frameworks, and performance systems. Demonstrated ability to lead or transform functions with strategic vision while ensuring execution excellence. Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and build trust across teams. Experience driving inclusive talent strategies aligned with equity and workforce diversity goals. Advanced analytical skills to use data insights for strategy development and reporting outcomes effectively. Resilience, adaptability, and sound judgement in dynamic environments with high expectations. Tertiary qualifications in HRM, Organisational Development, Psychology or related fields (or equivalent experience). Ability to meet employment screening requirements such as National Criminal History Checks. Commitment to participating in the department’s Performance Management Program. Join the Department of the Premier and Cabinet as Manager Talent Management to lead transformative initiatives that shape a thriving workplace culture for the department.

Special Conditions

  • The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
  • The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
  • Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
  • This role requires a National Criminal History check.
  • Please submit application via Robert Walters using the link: Manager Talent Management

For more information please see the role description:

About the Department

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

About the Business

People and Culture delivers contemporary and strategic programs, initiatives and services that improve the capability, capacity and performance of employees and the department in a safe and modern work environment.

Contact Us

Enquiries to Ella Morgan - Consultant, Robert Walters
08 8216 3553

Diversity and Inclusion

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.

We welcome and value applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTIQA+ community.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. If you require any additional support, please provide us with details through the application process.

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.