Director, People Experience & Capability

Lead the Future of Workforce Capability, Performance and Employee Experience at Northern Sydney Local Health District. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a contemporary People & Culture function that builds capability, strengthens culture and enhances the employee experience across Northern Sydney Local Health District.
Why Join Us?Be part of a transformational period for People & Culture at NSLHD.Lead an enterprise-wide portfolio spanning leadership development, employee experience, workforce capability, organisational development and change.Make a lasting impact on the experience, engagement and success of thousands of employees delivering care to our communities.
Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Health Manager Level 5Remuneration: $3,455.04 - $3,864.84Hours Per Week: 40Requisition ID: REQ683674
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’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices.
What You Will Be DoingAs part of a significant transformation of the People & Culture function, NSLHD has reimagined how it supports leaders, employees and services across the District. We are seeking an exceptional people leader to join our senior leadership team as Director, People Experience & Capability, a newly evolved role designed to lead the strategic integration of workforce capability, leadership development, organisational culture, employee experience and change.This is far more than a traditional organisational development or learning role. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, People & Culture, and working alongside the Director, HR Business Partners and a team of passionate HR professionals, you will lead the strategic design and delivery of initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement and organisational culture across the District.
About YouYou are an accomplished People & Culture leader with demonstrated success leading workforce capability, organisational development and culture initiatives in large, complex organisations.
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 workforce capability, organisational development, culture and employee experience initiatives within a large and complex organisation.Demonstrated success developing and implementing workforce, leadership and talent strategies that deliver measurable organisational outcomes.Proven ability to influence executive leaders and diverse stakeholders to drive workforce transformation, engagement and organisational performance.Significant experience leading enterprise-wide change management, organisational reform and workforce transformation programs.Demonstrated success leading, developing and inspiring high-performing multidisciplinary teams.Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience using workforce data and employee insights to inform strategy and decision-making. Essential RequirementsTertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Learning and Development or a related discipline and/or significant experience in 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