Workforce Development Consultant (Health Manager Level 2) - Professional Practice and Development

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Public holiday leave during Xmas

Parental leave & annual leave loading

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Free education courses & coaching

EAP counselling for staff

Fitness Passport discounts

Job summary

Sydney Education, part of the Sydney Local Health District under NSW Health, is seeking a Workforce Development Consultant to design and deliver education and development programs for staff across the health system.

You will lead learning initiatives, develop resources, and work with stakeholders to identify workforce development needs, ensuring learning translates into high-quality patient care and staff performance.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Commitment to professional development of self and others including reflective practice and growth.
• Ability to produce high quality written documents including educational resources and evaluation reports.
• Experience in supervisory or senior roles with coaching, feedback and project involvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative learning programs and develop high-quality education resources.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify workforce development needs and translate learning into practice.
• Deliver high quality education and training initiatives to SLHD staff to support patient and family centred care.
• Develop and deliver Education in the Professional Practice and Development portfolio and support the Sydney Education Strategic Plan.
• Engage with stakeholders, manage education projects, and drive evaluation and continuous improvement.

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Workforce Development Consultant (Health Manager Level 2) - Professional Practice and Development

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time; 38 hours per week(Monday - Friday)
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration:$118,821 - $140,201 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Sydney Education, Rozelle
Requisition ID:REQ690498

Join Sydney Education and help shape the capability of one of Australia's leading health workforces. In this diverse and rewarding role, you'll design and deliver innovative learning programs, develop high-quality education resources, partner with stakeholders to identify workforce development needs, and support staff to translate learning into practice.

About the Role

Sydney Education is the education and training service for Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). Sydney Education offers over 300 courses per year and has a comprehensive range of both clinical and non-clinical courses and programs using technology to improve access to professional development and to provide high fidelity learning environments. We are a delivery site of the NSW Health RTO which means that we can offer our staff Nationally Recognised qualifications.

We’re looking for a collaborative and engaging professional who is passionate about education, continuous improvement, and making a real impact on patient and family-centred care. If you thrive on building relationships, facilitating learning, and driving positive change, we’d love to hear from you!

In this role, you will deliver high quality education and training initiatives to the staff of SLHD to ensure that they have the skills required to deliver or support the delivery of high-quality patient and family centered care. You will be the development and delivery of education in the Professional Practice and Development portfolio. You will also support the delivery of the Sydney Education Strategic Plan.

Key focus areas:

• Learning design and facilitation
• Workforce capability development
• Stakeholder engagement and consultation
• Coaching and professional support
• Education project management
• Evaluation and continuous improvement

Ideal Candidate

• A degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
• Commitment to professional development of self and others including reflective practice and the ability to identify areas for growth.
• Ability to produce high quality written documents including educational resources, evaluation reports and other documents.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or senior role that included the provision of workplace coaching, feedback and support as well as experience in workplace projects or service improvement initiatives.

Applicants should carefully consider their travel arrangements and ability to attend the Rozelle location before applying.

Benefits and Perks:

• Monthly Accrued Day Off.
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
• Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance.
• 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.

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’

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For enquiries, please contact Sue Marshall on 0439 399 ***.

Applications Close: 24 September 2026

For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’

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