At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative employee experience and talent strategies for workforce engagement and retention.
- Company: Join a passionate health service making a difference in Northern Sydney.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare while nurturing leadership talent.
- Qualifications: Experience in employee experience and talent management in complex organisations.
The predicted salary is between 153000 - 182000 $ per year.
This role leads the development and delivery of contemporary employee experience and talent strategies that support workforce attraction, engagement, development and retention across the District. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices.
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working: Royal North Shore Hospital.
What you'll be doing: The Manager, Leadership and Talent is responsible for leading the design, implementation and continuous improvement of leadership development and workforce capability initiatives across Northern Sydney Local Health District. The role supports the delivery of the District's people, capability and performance agenda by developing contemporary programs and frameworks that strengthen leadership effectiveness, workforce capability and organisational performance. As a trusted advisor, the Manager partners with senior leaders, managers and key stakeholders to identify current and future capability needs and cultivate leadership talent that support strategic and operational priorities. The role provides expert leadership in leadership development, succession planning and capability uplift initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and contemporary people practices. A key focus of the role is delivering scalable and evidence-based leadership solutions that enhance employee growth, strengthen leadership capability and support workforce sustainability. Through collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, the Manager contributes to building a high-performing, engaged and future-ready workforce that enables the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.
About You: You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience leading employee experience, talent management, organisational development or workforce strategy initiatives in a large and complex organisation.
- Success in developing and delivering employer branding, attraction, engagement and retention programs.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and consulting skills, particularly with senior leaders.
- Experience using workforce insights and data to develop evidence-based solutions and drive continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex programs of work and support organisational change.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Manager, Leadership and Development in St Leonards employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
