Head of Human Resources Culture and Capability

About the role

The Head of Human Resources Culture and Capability provides District-wide leadership and senior management to the staff of the Human Resources Business Partnering team, the Employee and Industrial Relations team, and the Culture and Capability team, to ensure the delivery of an effective strategic and integrated Human Resources, employee and industrial relations, culture, engagement, and capability service to managers and staff of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD).

The position holder co-ordinates and manages the development, implementation and review of human resources strategies, plans and procedures to minimise risk exposure, improve organisational performance and ensure compliance with statutory, industrial and Award requirements and Government policy.

The position holder is a member of the People and Culture senior leadership team and acts as the principal specialist in Human Resources Culture and Capability for the Local Health District, providing expert advice to the General Managers, Directors and other members of the District Executive Team. The position holder may deputizes for the Director People and Culture as required.

Where you'll be working

SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney's central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
• Discounted Private Health Insurance

Application questions

As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

• Describe a human resource, organisational development or culture initiative you implemented. What was your approach, how did you engage stakeholders, and what outcomes were achieved?
• Provide an example of your leadership skills embedding continuous improvement and experience fostering a positive team environment to achieve successful outcomes for the team and the broader organisation.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $180,279 - $201,662 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 40
Location: Sites across SESLHD
Applications Close: Monday 31 August 2026

To be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations.

For role related queries or questions contact Tracy-Lee Varga on TracyLee.Varga@health.nsw.gov.au