Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Location: Station St, Penrith
Remuneration: $180,279 - $201,662 per annum
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ707366

About Us
Shape the future of our workforce and make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of our community.

NBMLHD is seeking a contemporary and strategic People & Culture leader with extensive experience leading both Human Resources and Industrial Relations/Employee Relations functions to join our team as the Director Human Resources & Workplace Relations.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will lead a high-performing Human Resources and Workplace Relations team, driving strategic workforce initiatives, navigating complex people matters, providing expert policy and governance leadership, and supporting organisational change. As part of one of NSW's largest and most complex organisational groups, you will have access to long-term career opportunities across NSW Health's network of more than 180,000 employees.

The successful candidate will bring significant experience leading both HR and IR/ER teams within a large, complex and unionised environment. You will have a proven ability to influence, collaborate and build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, while successfully leading teams through change and delivering organisational objectives.

At NBMLHD, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful community health outcomes while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, including affordable housing, vibrant communities, and access to some of NSW's most stunning natural landscapes.

If you are an influential and collaborative People & Culture professional who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.



Join us and help create a workplace where our people can deliver exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

- 2-minute walk to Penrith Station and Westfield
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Prospect for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

To be considered for this position, can you please provide your current CV and a cover letter (one page maximum) answering the following questions:

1. Please describe your main achievements in Industrial Relations
2. Please outline your experience in leading a team of HR Advisors, Business Partners or similar

For confidential enquiries prior to application please contact Martin Price, Director of People and Culture on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional information:

- Please click here for the Position Description
- NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
- Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit the Stepping Up website
- NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
- For assistance with applying please click here. To find out more about the NSW Health application process please click here.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

📌 Director, Human Resources & Workplace Relations (Penrith)
🏢 Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
📍 Penrith