Senior Organisational Development Consultant (Health Manager Lvl 3) - Temp FT

• Requisition ID: REQ700021
• Employment Type: Temporary Full time,38 hours per week until 26/11/2027
• Remuneration: $2,635.66 - $2,994.16 per week+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
• Location: Liverpool Hospital Eastern Campus, with requirements to travel around the District and work from different sites as required.
• Applications close: 25/10/2026
• Contact: Alec Anderson - Associate Director People & Culture Transformation on 0409 975 901 | [email protected]
• With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join a high-performing and collaborative team delivering major people and culture initiatives that shape the future workforce across South Western Sydney Local Health District. In this key leadership role, you will lead the People Strategy and Culture portfolio within the Organisational Development, Culture and Diversity team, driving initiatives that strengthen workplace culture, enhance staff engagement, and support organisational transformation. You will provide expert change management advice, lead Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) initiatives, and partner with senior leaders to address complex workforce challenges and deliver meaningful organisational change.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence District-wide programs that make a lasting impact on staff and the communities we serve. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, lead strategic projects from concept to implementation, and mentor Organisational Development Consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes that support a positive and inclusive workplace culture.This is a hybrid role, with up to 2-days a week work from home and other flexible work offerings available subject to the needs of the business.

While our team is based in Liverpool, we also work across our many sites / services including but not limited to Fairfield, Campbelltown, Camden, Bankstown and Bowral Hospitals.

Are You the Right Fit?

Success in this role will come from strong expertise in Organisational Development, culture transformation, change management, and people strategy. The ideal candidate will be capable of leading multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously, navigating complex environments, and translating strategic priorities into practical and sustainable outcomes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, together with a proactive and outcomes-focused approach, will be highly valued.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and relationship builder, with demonstrated experience partnering with stakeholders across all levels of an organisation. Proven leadership capability, project management experience, and the ability to influence, engage and support others through change are essential. Experience developing high-quality reports, presentations, briefs and communication materials, along with the ability to mentor and support team members, will contribute to success in this role.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, organisational development, leadership, psychology, human resources management or related field and/or demonstrated equivalent experience in the application of these practices at an organisational level in a large and complex organisation.

Describe your experience leading or supporting significant organisational, business unit or functional change. In your response include an example that outlines what was driving the work, your conceptual approach, key elements of your methodology and the outcomes the work achieved for the organisation.

Tell us about a time when you needed to improve employee engagement, culture or workplace behaviours but did not have direct authority over the people whose behaviours needed to change. How did you influence stakeholders, what was the outcome in this situation and what did you learn that influenced your future practice?

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Position Information

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

Financial Perks

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Vaccination Requirements

All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.