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Form of workEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time, 40 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6
Remuneration: $172,899.00 - $189,160.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ390240
Application Close Date: 16/04/2023
Play a key influential role in the current & future capability of a growing health workforce, currently at circa 15,000 staff.
Lead the LHD-wide strategic planning through implementation & continuous improvement of education & OD activities.
Newly created position at an exciting time of investment and partnerships for the LHD, including the Liverpool Health Precinct.
About The Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District is recognised as a leading provider of education, training and organisational development initiatives to a health workforce of over 15,000 staff. Some broad portfolios include clinical and corporate education initiatives; flexible learning solutions and simulation based education; leadership and management development; talent development and succession planning; and future workforce initiatives. SWSLHD is a delivery site of the NSW Health Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides a wide range of nationally recognised vocational education and training qualifications. SWSLHD also works in partnership with various universities and education providers to deliver graduate certificate, diploma and masters programs.
Working closely with and reporting to the Executive Director, People & Culture for SWSLHD, the Director, Education & Organisational Development will be responsible for leading and driving the strategic planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education and organisational development activities across SWSLHD. This influential position will work at the intersection of academic and workforce planning, and play a key role in the shape and capability of the future workforce for the LHD, and thus heavily impact the quality of patient services to the growing community. As the Director of the service, you will have overall responsibility of an annual budget of circa $7.4M, $1.2M revenue target and a current staff profile of 6 direct reports and 65 FTE working across 6 hospital facilities and community services.
For a confidential discussion about the role and/or to receive an information pack about the position, please contact Rebecca Leon on Rebecca.Leon@health.nsw.gov.au or +61 0477 744 774
What you'll be doing
SWSLHD is recognised as a leading provider of education, training and organisational development initiatives to a health workforce of over 15,000 staff. Some broad portfolios include: clinical and corporate education initiatives including discipline specific, multidisciplinary and mandatory programs; flexible learning solutions and simulation based education; leadership and management development; talent development and succession planning; and future workforce initiatives.
SWSLHD is a delivery site of the NSW Health Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides a wide range of nationally recognised vocational education and training qualifications. SWSLHD also works in partnership with various universities and education providers to deliver graduate certificate, diploma and masters programs.
This senior leadership position is responsible for driving the strategic planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education and organisational development activities across SWSLHD.
The Education and Organisational Development Service (EODS) currently includes a staff profile of 65 FTE (full time equivalents), who work across six hospital facilities and community services. The EODS has an annual budget of $7,476,000 and annual revenue target of $1,2000,000.
Where you'll be working
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
Tertiary qualifications in a related field (Education, Organisational Behavior, Organisational Development) and or relevant demonstrated work experience.
Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating education, inclusion and organisational development strategies for a large complex health service.
Demonstrated experience at a senior level in leading and shaping organisational culture change in a complex organisation.
Proven problem solving expertise in a challenging and dynamic environment, and an ability to deliver outcomes while managing simultaneous projects and a diverse portfolio.
Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills that enable the position holder to lead, influence, motivate and engage people at all levels.
Demonstrated superior leadership skills in driving and undertaking research, practice development, training and improvement activities.
Proven extensive capability in initiating and maintaining stakeholder relationships both internally and externally and representing the SWSLHD at local, state and national forums.
Established network in education and organisational development, with experience in contemporary practice and technological development opportunities.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Leon on 0477 744 774 or via email at Rebecca.Leon@Health.nsw.gov.au
Interview Date Range: 19/04/2023 - 26/04/2023
Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
