Director, Human Resources, Mental Health Services
* Senior HR leadership in a complex healthcare environment
* Be part of the Mental Health Services Executive team, driving a mix of workforce strategic and operational initiatives
* Influence culture, performance and consumer care outcomes
Lead operational and strategic HR initiatives, build capability and manage complex HR matters in a high-performing Mental Health service.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $147,653 - $175,917 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Mental Health Services is a dynamic and complex environment delivering critical care to a diverse and growing community. You will be a key member of the Executive Team, contributing to strategic decision-making and organisational performance.
About the team, hospital, culture:
* Collaborative, values driven culture focused on patient-centred care
* Executive leadership team committed to innovation and continuous improvement
* Diverse and inclusive workforce across multidisciplinary services
* Strong emphasis on learning, development and leadership capability
* Opportunity to influence large-scale workforce and cultural transformation
What you'll be doing
In this senior leadership role, you will provide strategic direction and expert operational leadership and advice across all workforce and human resources functions, ensuring high quality, responsive and compliant services that support organisational priorities.
* Lead workforce strategy, planning and delivery of key HR initiatives.
* Partner with executives to provide expert advice on complex HR and industrial matters
* Drive organisational change, workforce development, cultural uplift and performance improvement.
* Oversee complex employee relations matters including investigations and disputes
* Build leadership capability through coaching, mentoring and performance frameworks
Join us and help shape the future of healthcare in Western Sydney. Apply now to be part of a purpose driven organisation where your leadership makes a difference.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and responding to the two application questions as part of the application process. Please ensure your application is completed before the closing date.
Selection Criteria:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in human resources, workforce management, employee relations, employment law or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience
* Proven success developing a high level of knowledge of a complex service delivery business and applying advanced human resources expertise to achieve strategic objectives
* Capacity to manage human resources teams and services to ensure available resources are used effectively to meet client needs
* Excellent strategic planning, change management, project management and policy/procedure development skills including the ability to make complex judgements and take initiative
* Extensive proven management experience and demonstrated record of sound achievement within the HR function of a large and complex organisation
* Sound and well demonstrated industrial negotiation, dispute management and alternate dispute resolution skills
* Excellent negotiation, decision making and influencing skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, through all organisational levels to drive workforce initiatives
* Outstanding and effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to analyse data and prepare complex briefs, reports and submissions
Requisition ID: REQ647851
Applications Close: 8 April 2026
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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