Senior Advisor, Talent Development

NSW Ministry of Health; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Ministry of Health in Sydney is seeking a Senior Talent Advisor (Organisational Development) to lead workforce and leadership development initiatives across the NSW Health system.

Based in Sydney with flexible work arrangements, you will partner with stakeholders to align talent programs with the NSW Health Talent Strategy 2022-2032, delivering governance for training frameworks and capability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating talent development initiatives within a complex organisation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience using workforce data and evidence-based approaches to inform decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver outcomes within timeframes.
• Knowledge of talent management, succession planning and leadership development practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver talent and organisational development programs supporting NSW Health's workforce and leadership priorities.
• Work with stakeholders across NSW Health to identify workforce needs and provide practical talent management advice.
• Review workforce capability and build skills, support career development and retention.
• Lead talent review, succession planning and leadership development activities.
• Support organisational change initiatives through stakeholder engagement, workshops, communication, and change management.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify workforce trends and evaluate programs.

Skills

Talent development

Leadership development

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational development

Workforce planning

Change management

Job description

Employment Type: FT Permanent
Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 9/10
Remuneration: $ 133,348 - $ 146,945, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 35 hours
Requisition ID: REQ680875
Closing Date: Sunday 27 September 2026 (11:59PM)

Join the Workforce Planning and Talent Development Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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

About the role

Join NSW Health as a Senior Talent Advisor (Organisational Development) and play a key role in delivering workforce, leadership and organisational development priorities across the largest health system in Australia. In this role, you will lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio of strategic talent initiatives that support a high-performing, capable and future-ready workforce.

Working within the Employee Experience and Talent Development team, you will lead the implementation of talent and organisational development programs aligned to the NSW Health Talent Strategy 2022-2032. You will provide specialist advice to stakeholders across the Ministry of Health, public health organisations and government agencies, while driving initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, succession planning, performance and talent management, workforce capability and organisational effectiveness.

The role also has responsibility for governance and stakeholder engagement activities relating to mandatory training frameworks, leadership development programs, capability initiatives and system-wide organisational development priorities.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

• Develop and deliver talent and organisational development programs that support NSW Health's workforce and leadership priorities.
• Work with stakeholders across NSW Health to identify workforce needs and provide practical talent management advice.
• Review workforce capability and identify opportunities to build skills, support career development, and retain talented employees.
• Lead talent review, succession planning, and leadership development activities to help build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Support organisational change initiatives through stakeholder engagement, workshops, communication, and change management activities.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify workforce trends, evaluate programs, and recommend improvements.

About you

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative professional who can demonstrate:

• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating talent development, leadership development, organisational development or workforce capability initiatives within a complex organisation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence outcomes across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience using workforce data, assessment insights and evidence-based approaches to inform talent and organisational development decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes
• Knowledge of contemporary talent management, succession planning, leadership development and organisational development practices.

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026 (11:59PM)

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.
• For more information on applying visit the our career portal
• Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Closing Date: 27 September 2026 (11:59PM)