Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ648417
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 29 March 2026
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.
The role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Lead Employee and Industrial Relations Specialist manages a complex caseload of employee conduct, complaints, dispute resolution, and formal ER/IR matters.
The work of the Lead Employee and Industrial Relations Specialist involves conducting and reviewing complex and sensitive internal investigations and providing expert ER/IR advice to deliver outcomes that support SESLHD to operate effectively, promote a positive workplace culture, enhance the health and well-being of employees and meet policy and statutory standards.
The Lead Employee and Industrial Relations Specialist works as a senior member of the ER/IR team providing ER/IR advice and support across SESLHD and manages the most sensitive and complex ER matters as well as applications lodged with employment tribunals.
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.
Selection Criteria
* Relevant tertiary experience in Human Resources Management or Employee/Industrial Relations or relevant equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience.
* Demonstrated experience conducting complex and sensitive workplace investigations, including strong-developed interviewing, analytical and report writing skills.
* Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume caseload of complex and sensitive ER/IR matters within required timeframes.
* Demonstrated advanced conceptual and problem-solving skills, with subject matter expertise of relevant legislation, policies and procedures to the assessment, review and investigation of complex ER/IR concerns within the parameters of relevant legislation, policy and guidelines.
* Demonstrated superior communication skills, including negotiation and influencing skills, coaching others and an ability to prepare detailed and accurate correspondence and briefing notes.
* Demonstrated ability to operate effectively as a senior team member, contributing to the broader People and Culture team through knowledge sharing and promoting best practice.
* Demonstrated ability to undertake advocacy in employment matters, including before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
* If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
* SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support () and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website