Associate Director, Workplace Relations

the original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Sydney is seeking an Associate Director Workplace Relations to provide high level advice on workplace relations for the Ministry of Health and related agencies. This is an ongoing full-time role designed to support NSW Health's workplace relations objectives and deliver expert guidance.

The role will lead complex projects, partner with senior leaders to resolve issues, and represent NSW Health in forums to achieve favourable outcomes. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in analysis and management of major industrial relations situations and projects.
• Significant knowledge of State and Federal industrial systems and policies.
• Experience in complex and sensitive negotiations before Industrial Commissions and courts/tribunals.
• Experience in policy research, development, review and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert workplace relations advice on complex industrial matters across NSW Health.
• Lead workplace relations projects and evaluate policy initiatives to support strategic workforce outcomes.
• Partner with senior leaders to resolve industrial issues and promote consistent practices.
• Represent NSW Health in various forums to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Build strong stakeholder partnerships across the health system and government sector.

Skills

Industrial relations

Policy research

Negotiations

Stakeholder management

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time Ongoing
Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 11/12
Remuneration: $154,231 - $178,369 p.a. plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road St Leonards
Hours Per Week: 35 hours
Closing date: Sunday 25 October 2026

Join our Workplace Relations Branch at the Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of a team enriching heath 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.
• The Workplace Relations Branch leads system-wide industrial relations for the health system, including negotiating and determining wages and employment conditions across the NSW Health system.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.

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

About this role/what you'll be doing

The Associate Director Workplace Relations provides high level advice on workplace relations matters for the Ministry of Health, public health organisations and related government agencies to support the achievement of NSW Health's workplace relations objectives.

This is a high impact role that will see you:

• Deliver expert workplace relations advice and solutions on complex industrial matters across NSW Health.
• Lead workplace relations projects and evaluate policy initiatives to support strategic workforce outcomes.
• Partner with senior leaders to resolve industrial issues and promote consistent workplace relations practices.
• Represent NSW Health in various forums to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Build strong stakeholder partnerships across the health system and government sector to address emerging workforce relations issues.
  

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

About you

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

• Significant experience in the analysis and management of major industrial relations situations and projects in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Significant knowledge and understanding of State and Federal industrial systems, with significant experience in the interpretation and application of industrial processes and policies.
• Significant skill and experience in the conduct of complex and sensitive negotiations including analysing potential financial and industrial implications and preparing and advocating cases before Industrial Commissions and relevant courts/tribunals.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in managing all aspects of policy research, development, review and evaluation.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact **************@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: Sunday 25 October 2026

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

• 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.
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
  

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 25 October 2026