Senior HR Business Partner, Health Executive Service

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: REQ684276
Closing Date: 8 September 2026

Join the People & Culture team at the Ministry of Health and play a key role in supporting the delivery of healthcare to millions of people across New South Wales every day.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic workforce partnering with professional growth in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment. Working alongside senior executives, you'll help attract, support and retain exceptional leaders while gaining valuable exposure to executive workforce management, strategic HR initiatives and organisation-wide decision-making.

Whether you're looking to broaden your experience in workforce strategy, strengthen your stakeholder engagement skills, or further develop your career within Australia's largest health organisation, this role provides an excellent platform for growth and development.

About us

At the Ministry of Health, our values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment guide everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:
 

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed and celebrated.
• Flexible ways of working, balanced with regular in-person collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within Australia's largest health organisation.
• A high-performing People & Culture team that combines excellence, professionalism, and genuine care for each other.

• Meaningful work that directly contributes to improving health outcomes across NSW.

To learn more about working with us, view our Employee Benefits Handbook.  

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team that partners with the NSW Health Executives.

As a Senior HR Business Partner for Health Executive Services, you will:

• Work closely with senior leaders to deliver strategic workforce solutions, provide trusted advice, and support executive recruitment and end to end employment services.
• Develop a deep understanding of executive workforce management and contribute to initiatives that influence outcomes across NSW Health.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and gain exposure to complex matters and senior-level decision-making.
• Contribute to projects that strengthen leadership capability and help shape the future of healthcare leadership across NSW.
• Expand your skills and professional networks while working alongside experienced People & Culture professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, partnering with senior executives, and delivering exceptional people outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

About you 
You're a collaborative and solutions-focused people professional who thrives on building relationships, influencing outcomes, and delivering high-quality service.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience building productive partnerships and contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, workforce policy, governance frameworks, and contemporary HR practices.
• Experience delivering executive recruitment or employment or workforce management services within a complex organisation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively at senior levels.
• Current knowledge of talent acquisition or workforce management.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages). 

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

Candidates may use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. However, the information provided should be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience, and capabilities, as these will be assessed when determining your suitability for the role.

For role related queries or questions contact Cassandra Wood on Cassandra.Wood@health.nsw.gov.au  and quote REQ684276.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Anu Kundu on anu.kundu@health.nsw.gov.au 

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the
Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government

Closing Date: 8 September 2026

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:

1. 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.
2. For more information on applying visit the our career portal
3. Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.