Associate Director, Workplace Relations (Health Manager Level 5)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave Loading

Novated Leasing

Meal Entertainment allowance

Free courses

EAP counselling

Influenza vaccination

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) invites applications for Associate Director, Workplace Relations to lead contemporary industrial and employment relations strategies. You will advise executives, guide complex workforce matters, and support risk management with evidence-based guidance.

The role partners with multiple districts to ensure timely, constructive IR outcomes while promoting a positive workplace culture and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Industrial Relations, Employment Law, HR Management or equivalent.
• Experience managing industrial employment matters in a large service organisation.
• Expert knowledge of NSW State Industrial Relations system and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of contemporary industrial and employment relations strategies.
• Provide specialist advice to executives and key stakeholders.
• Partner with Local Health Districts to deliver timely, evidence-based IR advice.

Skills

Industrial relations

Regulatory briefing

Employer advocacy

Negotiations with unions

Education

Law degree

Industrial relations qualification

HR management degree

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full 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.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• 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.
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• 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.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.

To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.

For enquiries, please contact MaryAnn Parker via email at [e-mail]

Bring your workplace relations expertise to a role where your advice truly matters.

Applications Close: 15 October 2026