Senior Change Manager
Remuneration: $166,678 - $186,448 p.a. + Superannuation
Location: Waratah Campus, Newcastle
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 6 months (possible extension up to 12 months)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Hours Per Week: 40
REQ ID: REQ548813
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd February 2025
Tentative Interview Date: Monday 10th February 2025
What’s on Offer?
Are you a resilient and transformational change leader ready to make a significant impact? Join our People & Culture Senior Leadership Team to help drive organisational change, influence policy restructuring, and streamline workflows across teams and units. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of People and Culture, this is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of People & Culture, aligned with strategic vision.
About the Team:
Our People & Culture team is collaborative, supportive, and united by a shared purpose: fostering a culture of excellence across the organisation. We work closely with managers, senior leaders, and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s goals.
A Typical Day/Week
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Partner with the Executive Director of People and Culture to design and implement transformational change initiatives.
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Collaborate with managers and senior leaders to restructure policies, refine processes, and optimise workflows.
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Drive engagement with teams across the organisation to support a seamless transition to new models of operation.
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Monitor and address challenges while maintaining a focus on the bigger picture.
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Help teams navigate the customer centric solutions to reinvigorate People & Culture’s contribution in the business.
For more information on the role, click here for a copy of the Position Description
What Sets You Apart?
We are seeking a change manager who:
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Is highly resilient and adept at navigating complex change environments.
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Possesses strong influencing skills to inspire and engage stakeholders.
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Has demonstrated experience in driving large-scale organisational change.
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Understands policies, processes, and workflows, and can integrate these into strategic initiatives.
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Thrives in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.
What We Can Teach You:
While experience in the healthcare or government sectors is advantageous, we value adaptability and a growth mindset. If you bring the core skills and a passion for transformation, we can support you with industry-specific knowledge.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a role – it’s a chance to influence the future of People & Culture for the Local Health District and beyond leaving a lasting legacy. With the potential for an extension, your work will drive meaningful, long-term change.
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer;
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
For more information around this exciting opportunity please reach out to Jane Street, Executive Director People and Culture at Jane.Street@health.nsw.gov.au
For any queries regarding your application please reach out to Gabby Suarez, Senior Recruitment Officer - Corporate at Gabrielle.Suarez@health.nsw.gov.au
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
This role is full time however part time (minimum 4 days) will be considered
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
