Program Specialist Leadership Development

We support work-life balance through a wide range of flexible work arrangements.
Join a supportive team within an inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.
Enjoy up to 12 allocated days off each year for full-time employees, in addition to annual leave and public holidays.
Offering permanent full-time employment with job security.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Program Specialist - Leadership Development to design, deliver and evaluate innovative learning and development initiatives that strengthen leadership, management and organisational capability across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a learning and development professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys creating impactful programs and resources that support cultural change, workplace reform and leadership excellence.

About the Role

The Program Specialist will act as an internal consultant, partnering with managers and senior leaders to identify capability needs and implement contemporary learning solutions across a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce.
You will develop and facilitate engaging leadership programs and resources using a variety of delivery methods including face-to-face, online and blended learning approaches. The role also contributes to organisational development initiatives, performance development strategies and continuous improvement within learning and development practices.

Please refer to the Role Description for further information.

If you can answer "Yes" to these questions, this is the role for you:

• Do you consistently demonstrate a positive and professional approach when working with clients?
• Are you curious, proactive and solutions-focused?
• Are you comfortable working in ambiguity and navigating competing priorities?
• Do you like thinking big-picture while also rolling up your sleeves to make things happen?
• Have you ever watched a lightbulb moment happen and thought, this is why I do this?

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience designing and facilitating leadership development programs aligned to capability frameworks. 
• Strong project management and organisational skills, including managing competing priorities, timelines and budgets. 
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and prepare reports and recommendations. 
• Experience with e-learning design, Learning Management Systems and Microsoft Office applications. 
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation and communication skills. 
• The ability to work collaboratively while also operating independently in a fast-paced environment. 
• Tertiary qualifications in organisational development, adult education, human sciences, education or a related discipline, and/or equivalent experience.

Please note that the role may require travel to regional areas across NSW to support operational and program delivery needs.

How to Apply

Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces per question) and submit this with a cover letter and your CV and other required information outlining your suitability for the role. If you are new to applying for positions within NSW Government, have a look at the resources available on the I work for NSW website before submitting your application.

Question 1: This role operates with a high degree of autonomy. Can you give an example of a project or initiative where you had minimal direction or oversight? How did you keep momentum, make decisions and ensure quality outcomes?
Question 2: This role manages multiple programs, stakeholders and changing operational demands. Tell us about a time when several high-priority requests landed at once. How did you determine what to prioritise?”

Would you like to know more or have any questions about the role or how to apply, then get in touch with Tricia Mawson via tricia.mawson@health.nsw.gov.au or 0409 272 293

Additional Information

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill permanent and temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.
• Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience, and understanding of the role.
• Any AI-assisted content should still reflect your own capability; candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate examples during interview.
   

Conditions

• There is no entitlement to Transferred Employees Benefit (TEB) or travel allowance associated with this opportunity.
• No NSW Ambulance accommodation is provided.
• Employees currently undertaking an Extended Care Paramedic or Intensive Care Paramedic consolidation periods are eligible to apply however will need to complete all training and return of service obligations before accepting any relief/acting opportunities.
• Employees currently undertaking a Special Operations Team (SOT) consolidation period are not eligible to apply for positions other than SOT positions. This includes positions offered via merit selection, transfer lists or later transfer mechanism, expressions of interest or secondments.
• If you are currently a Paramedic or in a role that is covered by the NSW Ambulance Death and Income Protection Benefits (State) Award 2022, please ensure that you have sought advice prior to accepting this position. For further information please contact Paramedic Insurance via  AMBULANCE-ParamedicInsurance@health.nsw.gov.au.

Contact Information

• For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to NSW Ambulance's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Leonie Garvey on Leonie.Garvey@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. 
• Please contact ambulance-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

Salary Range: $114,251 to $134,809 per annum
Location: Sydney Olympic Park 
Application Close: Midnight on 7 June 2026