Manager, Leadership and Development

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager, Leadership and Talent at Northern Sydney Local Health District leads the design and delivery of leadership development and workforce capability initiatives across the District. You will partner with senior leaders to identify capability needs and cultivate leadership talent to support strategic priorities and patient-centred care.

This permanent, full-time role focuses on scalable, evidence-based programs, succession planning and using workforce data to drive performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading employee experience, talent management, organisational development or workforce strategy initiatives in a large and complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of leadership development and workforce capability initiatives across the District.
• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to identify current and future capability needs, and cultivate leadership talent.
• Deliver scalable, evidence-based leadership solutions that enhance leadership capability and support organisational performance.

Skills

Employee experience

Talent management

Organisational development

Workforce strategy

Job description

This role leads the development and delivery of contemporary employee experience and talent strategies that support workforce attraction, engagement, development and retention across the District. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4 Remuneration: $2,942.95 - $3,506.31 per week Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ699525

Who we are:

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working Royal North Shore Hospital.

What you’ll be doing

The Manager, Leadership and Talent is responsible for leading the design, implementation and continuous improvement of leadership development and workforce capability initiatives across Northern Sydney Local Health District. The role supports the delivery of the District's people, capability and performance agenda by developing contemporary programs and frameworks that strengthen leadership effectiveness, workforce capability and organisational performance. As a trusted advisor, the Manager partners with senior leaders, managers and key stakeholders to identify current and future capability needs and cultivate leadership talent that support strategic and operational priorities. The role provides expert leadership in leadership development, succession planning and capability uplift initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and contemporary people practices. A key focus of the role is delivering scalable and evidence-based leadership solutions that enhance employee growth, strengthen leadership capability and support workforce sustainability. Through collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, the Manager contributes to building a high-performing, engaged and future-ready workforce that enables the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.

About you

• Demonstrated experience leading employee experience, talent management, organisational development or workforce strategy initiatives in a large and complex organisation.
• Success in developing and delivering employer branding, attraction, engagement and retention programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and consulting skills, particularly with senior leaders.
• Experience using workforce insights and data to develop evidence-based solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex programs of work and support organisational change.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing and evaluating enterprise-wide leadership and capability strategies that align organisational objectives with workforce needs and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of leadership development, succession planning, workforce planning and capability frameworks, with experience developing sustainable leadership pipelines and future workforce capability.
• Proven ability to partner with executive leaders and senior stakeholders, providing strategic advice and influencing decision-making to achieve workforce, leadership and organisational priorities.
• Strong track record in leading organisational change and capability uplift initiatives, including the development and implementation of contemporary programs that enhance leadership effectiveness, employee engagement and organisational performance.
• Recognised for building high-performing, values-driven teams that foster collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement in the delivery of leadership and talent solutions.
• Well-developed analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage workforce data, capability metrics and organisational insights to inform strategic planning, decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with demonstrated success translating complex information into clear strategic direction and building commitment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experienced in balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery, ensuring leadership and talent initiatives are practical, scalable and aligned with organisational priorities, governance requirements and workforce needs

The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Kerrie-Ann Pryke on [e-mail]