Senior Culture Advisor

Join our Employee Experience and Talent Development team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary (24 month) employment opportunity to drive and shape wellbeing, culture and employee experience as a member 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.
• Join a passionate, innovative team in a dedicated environment where you can build your career in developing workplace culture and wellbeing.
• We value diversity and inclusion, encourage creativity and offer flexible work arrangements while maintaining the benefits of regular office collaboration.

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.  

As the Senior Culture Advisor (Wellbeing), you will play a pivotal role in shaping how we integrate a wellbeing culture into the employee experience across our organisation, driving positive change and improving outcomes for our employees and the communities we serve.

Your primary responsibility will be to develop, support, and implement programs, projects, and activities that focus on the wellbeing of our employees and align with our Culture and Staff Experience Framework.  

The EXTD unit is the organisational lead for the NSW Health Culture and Staff Experience Framework, the NSW Health Talent Strategy and the NSW Health Student Pipeline strategy.

In this newly created role, you will take operational direction from the Chief Wellbeing Officer and work closely with the Culture and Staff Experience Team. You will be part of an active and open extended team who value collaborative teamwork and the individual strengths you will bring to the role.  

Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $129,464 - $142,665 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

• Drive initiatives to enhance employee wellbeing, promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment
• Research and analyse information and create documents resulting from meeting, workshops and consultations
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and leaders on matters related to employee wellbeing and workplace culture.
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and initiatives to support a positive employee experience
• Stay informed about industry trends and proactively introduce innovative ideas and best practices to drive a positive culture and employee experience
• Engage and manage key stakeholders ensuring effective collaboration and communication styles

About you

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

• A collaborative mindset and commitment to our CORE Values
• Tertiary qualifications in Organisational Development, Organisational Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Building relationships, problem-solving, and driving change.
• Proven experience in leading research and analysis, project management and writing effectively.
• Strong relationship management, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Experience in using data to identify gaps, needs, and opportunities.

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 attaching a response to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

1. Provide an example of a complex project that required you to independently research, analyse and explore large volumes of information. What strategies did you use to ensure timely delivery of your findings and effective communication of your views?
2. Describe a project you led where you had to work with stakeholders with divergent opinions. Outline what worked well and what you would do differently next time.

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.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Daras at  and quote REQ

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on

Closing Date: Sunday 9 November 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.

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, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

1. 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.
2. This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
3. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
4. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey Apply now

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 9 November 2025