[25/10/2025] HR Consultant

Employment Type: TemporaryFull Time up to 30/06/2026
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 109857 - 129624 (excluding Super and Leave Loading)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ617359
Location: Westmead and Randwick
Applications close: 02/11/2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What you'll be doing

The Consultant is responsible to the Manager – People Management Advice & Service Hub (PMASH) for the delivery of professional advisory and consultancy services in line with contemporary and values-based people management practices and techniques. PMASH operates as a Network-wide shared service resource, linking managers with a team of People & Culture experts providing advice on a wide range of people management matters, enquiries relating to general conditions of employment and workplace related policies (e.g. grievance management, regrading, and performance management, return to work programs for non-work-related matters, etc.) and provide guidance on relevant systems and practices. Success in this role is determined by the quality and the timeliness of the advice and guidance provided by the Consultant, including the level of engagement with key stakeholders, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and stakeholders. The Consultant will also collaborate with other People & Culture staff and teams to ensure there is an integrated and coordinated approach towards workforce engagement and development initiatives, as well as a transparent framework for the case management and resolution of complex people management issues.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR management, business, or other relevant field and / or professional experience in human resources management in a complex and diverse service industry organisation.

- Proven experience in providing human resource advice and consultancy services, including the ability to manage multiple complex cases as well as a sound understanding of operational human resources and employee relations.

- Ability to influence and build positive and effective business relationships with key stakeholders

- Well-developed communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills, including demonstrated ability to prepare complex written documents including briefs and reports

- Resilience and ability to work at a fast pace with multiple priorities and challenges.

- Experience in the development of effective and contemporary human resources policies and strategies, and the potential to contribute to people and culture projects

- Demonstrated ability to consult effectively with key stakeholders including management, staff, industrial organisations, and external agencies

- A sound knowledge of the legislation, regulative requirements and contemporary trends relating to employment related matters.

How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

- Salary packaging for tax savings

- Meal entertainment savings

- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees

- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Find out more about applying for this position

- Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Roseanna North on roseanna.north@health.nsw.gov.au

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Eligibility List - An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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