Associate Director, Workplace Relations (Health Manager Level 5)

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Annual Leave Loading

Salary Packaging options

Novated Leasing

Meal Entertainment allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport discounts

Telemedicine / Telehealth resources

Job summary

NSW Health seeks an Associate Director, Workplace Relations to lead contemporary industrial and employment relations strategies for a large statutory health service in NSW. You will advise executives and key stakeholders while guiding complex workforce matters and negotiations with unions.

The role partners with Local Health Districts to deliver timely, evidence-based industrial relations guidance that supports informed decision-making and positive workforce outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Law, Industrial Relations, Employment Law, or HR Management.
• Experience providing high‑quality industrial and employee relations advice.
• Ability to manage complex industrial matters and negotiate with unions.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of contemporary industrial and employment relations strategies.
• Provide specialist advice to executives and stakeholders.
• Partner with Local Health Districts to deliver timely industrial relations guidance.

Skills

Negotiation with unions

Employer advocacy

Briefing counsel

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Law, Industrial Relations, Employment Law or HR Management

Job description

Associate Director, Workplace Relations (Health Manager Level 5)

Employment Type: PermanentFull Time; 40 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $180,279 - $201,662 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital or Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ696420

Shape the future of workplace relations and influence meaningful change. Join SLHD as Associate Director and turn complex challenges into positive outcomes!

About the Role

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is one of the fastest-growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. It is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation that values its people, encourages new ideas, and invests in the professional development and long-term careers of its staff. Every day, our employees are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of patients and the communities we serve. As one of Australia's leading public health organisations, SLHD offers a rewarding and supportive place to build your career.

The Associate Director, Workplace Relations leads the delivery of contemporary industrial and employment relations strategies, providing specialist advice to executives and key stakeholder groups while supporting the effective management of complex workforce and industrial matters. The role will also partner with Local Health Districts to deliver timely, evidence-based industrial relations advice that supports informed decision‑making, effective risk management, and positive workforce outcomes.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Law, Industrial Relations, Employment Law, Human Resources Management, or equivalent and/or extensive practical experience in managing industrial employment matters in a large diverse service industry organisation.
• Expert knowledge of the NSW (State) Industrial Relations system and related frameworks with demonstrated experience in effective employer advocacy before state and commonwealth regulators, including the NSW Industrial Relations Commission, the Australian Human Rights Commissions and the NSW Antidiscrimination Board. Demonstrated experience in briefing counsel.
• Experience in providing high quality industrial and employee relations advice together with the ability to manage complex industrial matters including interpretation of industrial, legislative and policy instruments and negotiations with employee representatives and unions.

Benefits and Perks:

Additional Public Holiday during Christmas for celebrations!

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading.

Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus .

Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families.

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits .

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.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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