Associate Director, Leadership and Talent

Associate Director, Leadership and Talent

• Permanent Full Time Position | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly ADO
• Based at Box Hill | Easy access to public transport, shopping, and dining options
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Be part of a welcoming, purpose driven team shaping a thriving workplace culture at Eastern Health.

At Eastern Health, our vision of Healthier Together is underpinned by our commitment to building a workplace where every person feels valued, supported and empowered to deliver their best. 

We are seeking an experienced and passionate leader to drive leadership, talent and workforce planning initiatives that enhance engagement, capability and performance across our organisation. 

About the role

This position is responsible for shaping and driving Eastern Health's strategic approach to leadership, workforce and capability. You will lead the design and implementation of integrated strategies that build leadership excellence and strengthen workforce capability. A key focus is enabling our people through evidence-based leadership and talent initiatives aligned to Eastern Health's priorities and People Promise. 

About you 

You're an experienced organisational development professional who thrives on shaping positive workplace cultures and developing great leaders.

You bring:

• Proven experience leading leadership, talent or organisational development initiatives in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong leadership capability and a passion for building high-performing, purpose-driven teams.
• The ability to design and deliver evidence-based programs that strengthen leadership and organisational capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels.
• Solid experience using data and analytics to inform workforce planning, measuring impact, and guiding continuous improvement.
• A strong alignment with Eastern Health's values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Join us and play a key role in developing the leaders and culture that will take Eastern Health Healthier Together.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Jessie Macintyre

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Job Posting End Date: 14 December 2025 

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on Option 1) 

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day