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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Annual Leave loading

Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Job summary

Sydney Education, a part of Sydney Local Health District, delivers over 300 courses annually, designed to enhance clinical and non-clinical capabilities. This role focuses on designing and delivering innovative education, developing resources, and partnering with stakeholders to meet workforce needs.

You will support staff to translate learning into practice and drive the Sydney Education Strategic Plan through high-quality programs and ongoing evaluation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality education and training initiatives to SLHD staff.
• Develop and deliver education in the Professional Practice and Development portfolio.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify workforce development needs.
• Support staff to translate learning into practice and align with the Sydney Education Strategic Plan.

Skills

Learning design

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching and mentoring

Education project management

Evaluation and continuous improvement

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Employment Type

Permanent Full 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

For more information, please view the Position Description.

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. 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 Sue Marshall on 0439 399 650.

Applications Close: 24 September 2026

For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’