People and Culture Manager (Health Manager Level 4) - Major Projects Workforce Planning and Relations
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $141,974 - $169,151 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ597382
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is one of the top performing local health districts in New South Wales and is responsible for the health and wellbeing of more than 740,000 people living within our boundaries plus rural and remote parts of NSW and Australia. We have hospitals and health services delivered in various locations in the community and in people’s homes.
The People and Culture Manager - Major Projects, Workforce Planning and Relations is a unique and new position, reporting to the Executive Director People & Culture and focused at a senior management level. The primary function of the role is to provide leadership, strategic direction and guidance in workforce planning, change management and employee relations for district projects, commencing with the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) campus Redevelopment.
The People and Culture Manager - Major Projects, Workforce Planning and Relations works in collaboration with Project Directors, Managers and their Teams including those of third parties, and takes responsibility for the implementation of the NSW Health and SLHD workforce priorities in a way that optimises the success of the project.
About the Person
This challenging and rewarding opportunity will suit someone who is values aligned with SLHD and NSW Health, an exceptional P&C business partner and collaborator with solid IR and HR experience. In addition, if you enjoy managing change in a “for purpose” environment, and taking people on the journey, this role could be for you!
For more information, please view the Position Description.
To be considered for this position, please provide your CV along with written responses to the targeted questions below:
- Describe in detail your experience of leading, supporting and delivering the workforce strategy for a major project, for example such as a hospital redevelopment or large-scale organisational redesign.
- Describe in detail how you have:
a) prevented unnecessary escalation of a complex matter and
b) achieved complex HR/IR dispute resolution which has involved/required external tribunals such as the Industrial Relations Commission.
Ideal Candidate
- Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management, Employee Relations, Business, other relevant field and/or extension professional experience in human resources management at a senior level in a large diverse service industry organisation.
- Extensive experience in providing expert technical and specialised strategic Workforce/Employee Relations advice and services at a senior level in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Experience in developing and implementing workforce and change management strategies, plans and activities for major projects and workforce relations related matters, such as capital development/redevelopment programs, large and/or complex restructures, and large recruitment programs.
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Paula Williscroft via email at Paula.Williscroft@health.nsw.gov.au.
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Applications Close: 25 August 2025
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