Director, Workplace Relations

This is a unique opportunity to join Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) during a transformational period for People & Culture and lead the workplace relations agenda across one of Australia's largest and most respected health services. The role has been strategically positioned as a key member of the People & Culture Senior Leadership Team, partnering with senior executives to navigate complex industrial environments, support workforce transformation and strengthen organisational capability.
Why Join Us?Lead enterprise-wide workplace relations strategy and industrial reform initiatives.Partner directly with the Executive Director People & Culture and Executive Leadership Teams on complex workforce challenges.Represent the District in significant industrial proceedings and high-profile workforce matters.
Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Health Manager Level 5Remuneration: $3,455.04 - $3,864.84Hours Per Week: 40Requisition ID: REQ683677
Who We AreWe are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. 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 is a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees and teams' voices.
What You Will Be DoingThis is far more than a traditional industrial relations role.As Director, Workplace Relations, you will provide District-wide strategic leadership and authoritative advice on workplace relations, industrial relations and workforce policy to support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. You will lead industrial strategy; workforce change programs and organisational transformation initiatives while ensuring compliance with legislative and industrial frameworks.
About YouYou are a highly accomplished workplace relations, industrial relations or employment law leader with significant experience operating in large, complex and highly regulated environments. You thrive on solving complex challenges, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering balanced outcomes that support both organisational priorities and positive workforce experiences.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
How To ApplyApplicants are required to submit:A cover letter (maximum 2-3 pages) addressing the key selection criteria mentioned below.Extensive experience leading workplace relations, industrial relations and workforce policy functions within a large and complex organisation.Demonstrated success leading complex workforce change, organisational redesign and transformation initiatives while managing industrial and organisational risk.Proven ability to provide strategic workplace relations advice to executives and influence stakeholder outcomes in highly complex environments.Significant experience representing organisations in industrial disputes, negotiations, commissions, tribunals or other workplace relations proceedings.Demonstrated success building productive relationships with unions, professional associations, government agencies and senior stakeholders.Exceptional communication, analytical and leadership skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings, reports and strategic recommendations.Essential RequirementsTertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Learning and Development or a related discipline and/or significant experience in a similar senior leadership role.
Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Kerrie-Ann Pryke on kerrieann.pryke@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 25 August 2026Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 31 August 2026