Manager People and Culture
People and Culture Manager
Operations and Culture Directorate
Full Time Permanent
Clerk award 11/12
Clerk grade 11/12, salary range $149,739 to $173,174 (plus superannuation and leave loading).
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The Mental Health Commission NSW is seeking interested applicants for the position Corporate Governance and Risk Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the corporate governance, compliance an risk portfolio with the Director of Operations and Culture.
Role of Mental Health Commission NSW
The Mental Health Commission of New South Wales (the Commission) was established in July 2012. The Commission's purpose is to lead, drive and measure mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention reform across whole of government. Our progressive work shapes contemporary policies to achieve the best outcomes for the people of NSW.
The Commission works with government agencies, peak bodies, community-managed organisations, academics, advocacy groups and service providers. We believe this approach, with close collaboration in all aspects of our work, will achieve stronger services and better outcomes for all people in NSW.
We are based in the Sydney CBD and have agreed flexible working arrangements.
The Mental Health Commission is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Visit us at: http://www.nswmentalhealthcommission.com.au
Primary Purpose of the Role
As a key member of the leadership team, the People & Culture Manager leads strategic and operational Human
Resource functions to drive workforce development, culture, and engagement strategies that foster inclusivity and a positive workplace culture. The role with support of shared services, delivers customer-focused solutions across recruitment, performance, talent management, learning, and organisational design.
As the primary Work Health and Safety (WHS) contact, the role supports practical application of legislative compliance. Reporting to the Director Operations & Culture, this role supports the Commission’s strategic priorities and leads People Matter Employee Survey (PMES) action plan and associated activities.
About You
You are an experienced People & Culture leader with tertiary qualifications in HR or a related field and extensive experience in complex environments, ideally government. You combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery, driving workforce development, culture, and engagement initiatives that foster inclusivity and performance.
You excel at interpreting policies and awards, leading teams, coaching managers, and managing change.
Skilled in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis, you bring strong communication and influencing skills to achieve practical, customer-focused solution.
You display resilience and courage at an advanced level, confidently navigating challenges and making sound decisions under pressure. Above all, you are passionate about creating a safe, positive workplace where people thrive.
Essential Requirements: (to be addressed in your application)
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources (HR), Organisational development or other related discipline and relevant extensive work experience preferably in a government setting. This includes strong operational and strategic people and culture experience, with a track record in successfully developing and implementing HR strategies and processes in a complex environment.
• Proven experience in interpreting workforce policies and awards and translating them into practical, organisation-wide processes and tools that support compliance, consistency, and staff understanding.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing the capability of team/s, coaching and advising managers, whilst fostering a performance based and positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and leading change, with the ability to design, manage and execute multiple HR projects, initiatives and activities.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrated experience building relationships to influence and achieve optimal business outcomes. This includes high level interpersonal, written and verbal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret complex information from numerous sources, prepare and present analysis and reports, deal with challenges creatively and achieve customer focused solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to critically assess situations and achieve results with a proven capacity to prioritise and multitask in a highly demanding environment.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, including capacity to engage and influence across a broad range of customers to maintain service delivery.
For a full list of the Key Accountabilities and Key Challenges, please see PD link here
How to apply
For applications to be considered, candidates must upload a current resume and a cover letter up to a maximum of 3 -pages outlining your interest in the role and how you meet each of the essential requirements of the role. The cover letter is to also outline your capabilities and relevant experience to this role.
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Click here for the role LINK TO PD HERE
For role related queries or questions please contact Jennifer Black, the Commissioner via email Jennifer.black2@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications close: Tuesday 18 November to Monday 1 December 2025 (11.59pm)
