Manager, Strategic Workforce Planning

**Role Title: Manager, Strategic Workforce Planning**

Join our **_Future Workforce Unit_** at Ministry of Health for an exciting **_ongoing_** opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

**About us**
- The Future Workforce Unit leads and shapes the vision for the future health workforce
- We lead strategic workforce planning which involves developing workforce strategies and future of work capabilities across the NSW public health system.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation, creativity and evidence based strategic planning.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment with a future focused multidisciplinary.
- An opportunity to lead **_Strategic Workforce Planning _**for NSW Health

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

**About this role**

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
- Are you a strategic thinker and have had success influencing policies or strategic plans in your organisation?
- Do you enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders and leading initiatives that delivery fit for purpose results and making an impact?

Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $145,378 - $168,130 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

For more information, please read the full Role Description..

**What you'll be doing**

As the manager of a small and dedicated team, you will be leading the strategic workforce planning function, under the delegation of the Director of Future Workforce. This will involve:

- Influencing and negotiating with a diverse group of stakeholders
- Leading teams & projects
- Establishing & maintaining a robust and evidence-based planning approach
- Providing guidance and direction to executives, business leaders and planners

**About you**

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

- Experienced people leader
- Ability to lead & guide planning cycles, capturing data driven insights and driving strategic workforce planning.
- Demonstrated success in cross agency or industry collaboration
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, in a large, dynamic and complex environment
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development
- Keen to influence health care outcomes through strategic planning

**How to apply**

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

**Optional: Target Questions (1-2 pages)**
- Provide an example of a planning project/program you recently led that showcases your ability to manage a diverse group of stakeholders, seek improvements and work across the planning landscape, and what was the success? Please describe your leadership approach and strengths.
- What does strategic workforce planning mean to you, and what do you see are the key challenges in implementing this in large organisations?

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

**Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 28 February 2025**

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion**

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

**Additional information**
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

**Applications Close: 11:59pm, Friday 28 February 2025