Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $137,525.00 - $156,231.00 per annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ683142
Location: Westmead & Nepean
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This is a rare and exciting permanent opportunity for an accomplished Senior HR professional to join the Metropolitan Human Resources team at NSW Health Pathology.
About the opportunity
We are seeking a commercially astute, strategically minded HR leader with a proven record in business partnering, workforce relations, and organisational transformation. In this role, you will influence stakeholders at all levels, navigate complexity with confidence, and deliver pragmatic, outcomes‑focused solutions aligned to organisational priorities.
This is your opportunity to extend your impact beyond traditional corporate settings and apply your expertise in a purpose‑driven environment. You will help shape workforce strategy, lead significant change initiatives, and build organisational capability within a critical public health service.
If you are motivated by scale, impact and meaningful leadership in a complex operating environment, this permanent full‑time role offers both challenge and genuine reward.
This position is based in Sydney, NSW, with the requirement for travel across Western Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District sites as needed.
What you'll be doing
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
- Tertiary qualifications in human resource management, business, management or related field and/or experience in human resources management in a large and complex service delivery organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in advising and supporting managers in effectively handling workforce matters, including complex matters, in areas such as recruitment strategies, performance management, supporting change processes and employee relations.
- Demonstrated experience in utilising workforce systems such as recruitment systems, payroll/HRIS systems, and/or reporting systems to deliver workforce services and improve organisational performance.
- High level communication, liaison and negotiation skills, including experience in working with front line managers, senior managers and industrial associations.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic organisational environment
- Sound understanding of NSW Health or other relevant employment frameworks including relevant awards, industrial instruments, policies and legislation.
- Capacity to support and develop line managers to improve human resource capability including experience in developing, promoting and/or delivering educational programs for managers.
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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 PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
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Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Tarquin Pollock on Tarquin.Pollock@health.nsw.gov.au
To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!
