Director Human Resources

• Drive HR best practice blending operational excellence with strategic vision.
• Join a values-driven organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
• Lead a team of HR Professional to optimise capability of leaders and transform culture across the facility.

The Director Human Resources provides leadership as well as strategic and operational direction in the development, integration, review and coordination of all people and workforce matters across the Health Services governed by the Hospital. 

The role leads a team of HR professionals in a business partnering model and ensures timely and high-quality provision of people and culture related services to the executive team, managers and staff to optimise workforce capacity and enhance organisational performance in the provision of patient care.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $161,042 - $180,143 per annum
Hours Per Week: 40
Location: Westmead

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is a leading healthcare provider, offering primary, secondary, and tertiary care to residents of Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs). With over 13000 employees, WSLHD is dedicated to providing exceptional health services in line with their values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment. Westmead Hospital, a major teaching hospital and principal referral centre, is renowned for its specialised services and is currently undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment to become one of Australia's largest health precincts.

What you'll be doing
As the Director Human Resources you will report directly into the General Manager Westmead Hospital and manage a team of HR professionals for a hospital that has over 6000 employees. Your role involves:

• Providing leadership and strategic direction in driving the workforce strategy across Westmead Hospital.
• Acting as a coach and trusted advisor, partnering with the Executive team to develop and implement people strategies and practices.
• Adapting a proactive approach in improving leadership capability, enhancing employee engagement and optimising organisational effectiveness, collaborating with the district People and Culture teams and centres of expertise.
• Leading best practice HR Operations across the full employee lifecycle
• Supporting organisational change through strategic planning and workforce initiatives.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, cover letter, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. 

1. Proven experience working as part of an Executive Team of a large complex business, driving capability and culture to align with business objectives.
2. Demonstrated ability in managing a HR Generalist team ensuring the provision of optimal HR services.
3. Excellent strategic planning, change management, project management and policy/procedure development skills including the ability to make complex judgements and take initiative.

Requisition ID: REQ531967
Applications Close: 17th November 2024

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Nicole Grice on Nicole.Grice@health.nsw.gov.au