Human Resources Advisor - Westmead
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813.00 - $116,824.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ649381
Location: Westmead Hospital - onsite
Applications Close: 29 April 2026 - 11:59pm
About the Opportunity
Join a high‑performing HR team supporting laboratories across NSW, delivering value‑add, generalist HR advice in a critical, fast‑paced role. This is a people-centered role where we focus on value-add initiatives supporting our workforce. Primarily based within Westmead Hospital however will be required to travel across multiple locations.
You’ll join a team that values collaboration, open communication and getting the work done well, with the support, education, opportunities to develop your HR expertise.
What you'll be doing
Providing a diverse range of Human Resource (HR) functions, including providing general HR advice, coaching and consultancy HR services to support managers and staff to deliver a HR service for NSW Health Pathology.
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Work-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
Health & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Appropriate qualifications and/or experience in Human Resources Management/Industrial Relations or qualifications and/or experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated proficient computer literacy, preferably using Microsoft Office Applications, NSW Health payroll/HRIS system including the ability to manipulate and interpret data into reports and spread sheets and/or demonstrated capability to develop such knowledge within a reasonable period of time.
- Knowledge and competence with regard to Award, payroll and employee contract matters as they relate to NSW Health and/or demonstrated capability to develop such knowledge within a reasonable period of time.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with customers through highly developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and sound coaching and mentoring skills.
- A sound understanding of strategic and operational human resources and employee relations and a commitment to the development of contemporary HR business solutions with a proven capacity to work independently and manage conflicting priorities and stakeholders (including unions).
- Demonstrated sound analytical and problem solving skills, ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience in supporting change management initiatives in complex environments.
- Holds a current NSW C‑Class driver’s licence and able to travel across Local Health District sites as required
Information For Applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact the Recruitment Unit on NSWPATH-HRSuppServ@health.nsw.gov.au
To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!
