Role Title: Senior Advisor, Talent Development

Employment Type: FT Permanent
Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 9/10
Remuneration: $ 133,348 - $ 146,945, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 35 hours
Requisition ID: REQ680875
Closing Date: Sunday 27 September 2026 (11:59PM)

Join the Workforce Planning and Talent Development Branch 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

- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- While regular office presence is essential, we offer adaptable work arrangements to support your needs.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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

About the role
Join NSW Health as a Senior Talent Advisor (Organisational Development) and play a key role in delivering workforce, leadership and organisational development priorities across the largest health system in Australia. In this role, you will lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio of strategic talent initiatives that support a high-performing, capable and future-ready workforce.

Working within the Employee Experience and Talent Development team, you will lead the implementation of talent and organisational development programs aligned to the NSW Health Talent Strategy 2022-2032. You will provide specialist advice to stakeholders across the Ministry of Health, public health organisations and government agencies, while driving initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, succession planning, performance and talent management, workforce capability and organisational effectiveness.

The role also has responsibility for governance and stakeholder engagement activities relating to mandatory training frameworks, leadership development programs, capability initiatives and system-wide organisational development priorities.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

- Develop and deliver talent and organisational development programs that support NSW Health's workforce and leadership priorities.
- Work with stakeholders across NSW Health to identify workforce needs and provide practical talent management advice.
- Review workforce capability and identify opportunities to build skills, support career development,



and retain talented employees.
- Lead talent review, succession planning, and leadership development activities to help build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
- Support organisational change initiatives through stakeholder engagement, workshops, communication, and change management activities.
- Conduct research and analysis to identify workforce trends, evaluate programs, and recommend improvements.

About you
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative professional who can demonstrate:

- Experience designing, implementing and evaluating talent development, leadership development, organisational development or workforce capability initiatives within a complex organisation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence outcomes across a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Experience using workforce data, assessment insights and evidence-based approaches to inform talent and organisational development decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes
- Knowledge of contemporary talent management, succession planning, leadership development and organisational development practices.

How to apply
At the Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities to grow your skills and career, surrounded by authentic, capable and supportive leaders.

Please submit:
1. An up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages); and
2. A cover letter (1-2 pages) outlining:
- your interest and motivation for applying for the role, and
- how your skills, experience and capabilities align with the requirements of the position.
3. A response to the target question below (maximum 1-2 pages).

Target Question
Describe a time when you provided strategic advice or influenced stakeholders to deliver a significant workforce, talent, organisational development, leadership, or change outcome. What was the situation, how did you engage and influence stakeholders, what challenges did you encounter, and what was the outcome?





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

Candidates may use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. However, the information provided should be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience, and capabilities, as these will be assessed when determining your suitability for the role.

For role related queries or questions contact Lina Saliba on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ680875

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on **************@health.nsw.gov.au

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the
Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026 (11:59PM)

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. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging

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. For more information on applying visit the our career portal
3. Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Closing Date: 27 September 2026 (11:59PM)

📌 Senior Advisor, Talent Development (St Leonards)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 St Leonards