Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1 Remuneration: $87,813.00 - $116,824.00 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ643236 Location: Westmead Hospital Application Close: 08 March 2026
About the Opportunity
Are you a HR Consultant with a passion for healthcare? Step into a truly rewarding role with NSW Health Pathology, supporting our Scientific, Technical and Medical workforce across Laboratories in the North and West of NSW. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join Australia's largest public pathology provider! We are looking for a talented, proactive and committed Human Resources Consultant, to join our high performing team. The successful applicant will act as the backbone of our team and the first point of contact for HR queries, providing accurate advice on policies and processes, and having the confidence to jump in and help the team with all administrative and generalist HR work. This is an onsite role, predominantly based at Westmead Hospital however you will have the opportunity to work across the majority of Hospitals within Metropolitan Sydney. Through our People, Pathology plays a crucial part of the NSW Health System, offering clinical, forensic, research and public health testing across numerous Laboratories and Collections Centres, supporting medical decisions, criminal justice, and public health responses.
Responsibilities
* Provide a diverse range of Human Resource (HR) functions, including general HR advice, coaching and consultancy services to support managers and staff.
* Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries and provide accurate advice on policies and processes.
* Deliver administrative and generalist HR work to support the team.
Qualifications and Experience
* Appropriate qualifications and/or experience in Human Resources Management/Industrial Relations or equivalent.
* Proficient computer literacy, preferably using Microsoft Office Applications and NSW Health payroll/HRIS system, with the ability to manipulate and interpret data into reports and spreadsheets.
* Knowledge and competence with regard to Award, payroll and employee contract matters as they relate to NSW Health.
* Experience in conducting workplace grievance investigations with the ability to apply procedural fairness principles, maintain confidentiality, analyse evidence objectively, and prepare clear investigation reports.
* Sound understanding of strategic and operational human resources and employee relations, commitment to contemporary HR business solutions, ability to work independently and manage conflicting priorities and stakeholders.
* Analytical and problem‐solving skills, with the ability to manage high‐volume HR queries through strong time management and prioritisation, and experience supporting change‐management initiatives within complex environments.
What We Offer
* Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits.
* Work‐life balance.
* Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full‐time employees).
* Professional growth, learning and development opportunities, including in‐house training with RTO My Health Learning.
* Health & wellbeing: Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Information for Applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments. NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website. You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply. All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment. An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
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