Student Pipeline Advisor

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2026)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ598593

Closing Date: Sunday 7 September :59PM)

Join our dynamic and passionate Employee Experience and Talent Development Team (EXTD) at the Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• 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 offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.

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 an integral member of a small and dedicated team, you will collaboratively manage state-wide programs to build the talent pipeline into critical NSW Health careers, including in rural and regional NSW.

• Are you a strong communicator, who can bring enthusiasm and initiative to positively engage with a variety of stakeholders to grow the NSW Health workforce?

• Do you enjoy working on initiatives that make a real difference, both within an organisation and for communities in regional and rural areas?

The EXTD Unit leads and shapes exciting strategy to develop our people and culture in NSW Health.

The strategic work we lead includes building the student pipeline across NSW Health, the NSW Health Culture and Staff Experience Framework and the NSW Health Talent Strategy.

Health Manager level 2, starting salary from $109,857 - $129,624 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 38-hour work week. We support hybrid working with at least 3 days on site at St Leonards.

What you will do

• Work as part of a team to develop and implement policy, projects and strategies to address student pipeline policy issues. This work spans the key stages of a student's journey to a career in NSW Health, from high school, through study pathways, student placements and into entry-level roles.
• Provide sound advice and guidance on matters related to building the student pipeline.
• Engage and work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders to effectively plan, implement and evaluate programs and strategies.
• Analyse student and workforce data to inform your projects and focus areas.
• Promote NSW Health careers at key events, which may include travel to regional and rural NSW.

About you:

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

• Higher education qualifications or experience, in a relevant field.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, across agencies and industries including in health and education.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding the breadth of NSW Health organisations and professions, both clinical and non-clinical.
• Proven experience in project management, including planning, delivering and evaluating complex initiatives that deliver impactful change.

A willingness to travel to rural and regional NSW locations.

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.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by providing a response to the three target questions below in the application questionnaires.

Target Questions

• What does strategically building the student pipeline mean to you, and what do you see as the key challenges in delivering successful pipeline-building programs in large organisations?
• Describe a complex project or program you have managed where you had to work with stakeholders across different agencies or industries. What problems did you encounter and how did you address these to ensure project success?
• Are you open to travel to NSW rural and regional areas when required by your role?

For role related queries or questions contact Christine Tait Lees at and quote REQ598593.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on

Closing Date: Sunday 7 September :59PM)

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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At NSW 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.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, 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.

For more information about working at NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: Sunday 7 September :59PM)