Senior Organisational Development Business Partner

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Ministry of Health is seeking a Senior Organisational Development Business Partner to shape workplace culture, leadership capability and organisational effectiveness across the Ministry. You will partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic OD initiatives that boost engagement and improve the employee experience, while balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery.

You will influence across executive and business areas, design and implement culture and capability programs, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering organisational development, culture, leadership or workforce capability initiatives in a complex environment.
• Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong end to end project management and program delivery capabilities.
• Ability to translate organisational priorities into practical and impactful people solutions.
• Highly developed communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to identify organisational development opportunities and deliver solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of culture, leadership and capability initiatives.
• Drive key organisational programs including workplace culture, employee engagement, recognition initiatives and full employee lifecycle.
• Facilitate workshops, consultations and engagement activities with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Build strong partnerships across the Ministry system to support organisational priorities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership and influence

Project management

People-centric culture

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Organisational Development Business Partner

Employment Type: Full Time Ongoing
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: REQ686889
Closing Date: 23 Sep 2026

Shape the culture at the NSW Ministry of Health.

What if your next role wasn't just about delivering programs... but about influencing the future of leadership, culture, capability and employee experience across NSW Ministry of Health?

At NSW Ministry of Health, we're looking for a Senior Organisational Development Business Partner who thrives on meaningful change, builds trusted relationships, and knows how to turn great ideas into tangible outcomes.

This is your opportunity to partner with senior leaders, influence organisation-wide initiatives, and work with a highly engaged team that is passionate about creating workplaces where people can do their best work.

If you're energised by culture transformation, leadership development, organisational effectiveness and helping people thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

What Makes This Team Special?

We're a team that believes culture matters.

We bring energy, creativity and practical thinking to some of the Ministry's most important people initiatives. We work hard, support one another, celebrate successes and aren't afraid to challenge ourselves to be better.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful pieces of work, learn from talented colleagues and help shape the future workplace experience. Join a team that challenges each other to think differently, celebrate success, and genuinely enjoys working together.

About the role

As our Senior Organisational Development Business Partner, you'll play a key role in shaping workplace culture, capability and organisational effectiveness across the Ministry.

Working closely with executive leaders and business areas, you'll design and deliver strategic organisational development initiatives that drive engagement, strengthen leadership capability and support positive workplace experiences.

From culture transformation to leadership development, workforce capability and employee experience programs, you'll help influence the future of how we work.

This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery and is motivated by creating lasting organisational impact.

• Partner with stakeholders to identify organisational development opportunities and deliver solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of culture, leadership and capability initiatives.
• Drive key organisational programs including workplace culture, employee engagement, recognition initiatives and full employee lifecycle.
• Facilitate workshops, consultations and engagement activities with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Build strong partnerships across the Ministry system to support organisational priorities.

About You

You're someone who sees possibilities where others see challenges.

You bring a blend of strategic thinking, strong relationship skills and a passion for creating great workplaces.

You'll be successful in this role if you have:

• Demonstrated experience delivering organisational development, culture, leadership or workforce capability initiatives in a complex environment.
• Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong end to end project management and program delivery capabilities.
• The ability to translate organisational priorities into practical and impactful people solutions.
• Highly developed communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.

Most importantly, you'll bring curiosity, initiative, authenticity and a genuine commitment to helping people and organisations succeed.

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

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.