Associate Director, People and Culture

Join a passionate and dedicated People & Culture team at Ministry of Health for a challenging and highly rewarding **ongoing employment opportunity** where you will be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

**About us**
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words - they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
- While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
- Build your career in strategic and operational People & Culture capabilities

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

**About the 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.

As a key business partner to Deputy Secretary’s and Executive Directors at the Ministry of Health you will work in partnership to provide strategic advice, support and solutions to broad business issues to enable the delivery of strategic objectives.

In this role you will also have the opportunity to support the development of junior People & Culture team members.

Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $145,378 - $168,130 p.a. 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**
- Lead, facilitate and manage the development and implementation of a range of complex projects including culture, engagement, diversity and inclusion, talent management and workforce planning initiatives to develop a high performing culture and to build employee and organisational capability.
- Provide high level and expert advice to the Executive and other key stakeholders on strategies, risks, issues and trends to facilitate informed decision making

**About you**

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

- Tertiary qualifications in human resource management or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated partnering experience with executives to lead organisational-wide projects to meet business objectives
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment

**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.

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: Sunday 27 April 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, Sunday 27 April 2025