Job Description
Requisition ID: REQ645556
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 40 Hours Per Week
Remuneration: $173,345.00 - $193,906.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: Sunday 15 March 2026
Contact: Scott McGrath - General Manager Liverpool Hospital on Email: [email protected]
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Liverpool Hospital is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in Sydney, serving a rapidly growing and diverse community and undergoing significant redevelopment and workforce expansion. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR leader to join the Liverpool Hospital Executive Leadership Team and lead the delivery of high‑quality, contemporary HR services in a complex public health environment.
This is a purpose‑driven HR leadership role for a confident leader who thrives in complexity, enjoys meaningful stakeholder engagement, and is motivated to influence organisational culture and workforce capability at scale.
In this role you will:
Lead the operational delivery of HR business partnering services across Liverpool Hospital, ensuring safe, compliant and high‑quality workforce practices.
Contribute as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing expert HR advice and supporting the implementation of organisational and district priorities.
Lead and support a HR business partnering team, delivering practical, hands‑on advice to managers and executives across all people matters.
Provide expert leadership on complex employment relations and industrial matters, including investigations, disputes and union engagement.
Build manager capability and confidence through coaching, guidance and practical people management support.
Support major workforce change, redevelopment and service growth, translating strategy into effective operational outcomes.
Work collaboratively with District HR, IR and the broader People & Culture teams to drive consistency, governance and continuous improvement.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are seeking an experienced and confident HR leader who thrives in operational and strategic complexity and understands how to balance strategic contribution with hands‑on delivery.
You will bring:
Extensive senior HR experience in a large, complex organisation, ideally within healthcare or another highly regulated environment.
Proven experience leading a HR team or HR Business Partnering model, ensuring consistent, high quality and stakeholder centric service delivery.
Strong expertise in employment relations, including dispute management, investigations and union engagement.
The ability to operate with operational autonomy, making sound, timely decisions while aligning with district and organisational frameworks.
Highly developed communication and influencing skills, with the credibility to engage executives, managers, staff and industrial stakeholders.
A practical, solutions‑focused approach and the resilience to manage competing priorities in a demanding environment.
A commitment to building positive workplace culture, capability and engagement in support of patient care and community outcomes.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
Provide a brief overview of your relevant tertiary qualifications in human resources, employee relations, business, employment law, or a related discipline. Alternatively, or in addition, briefly outline your extensive senior‑level experience in human resource management within a large, diverse and complex service organisation.
Describe a situation where you led your team to manage a complex operational HR or employment relations issue within a large organisation. How did you assess risk, provide advice, engage key stakeholders (including unions where relevant), and achieve a compliant and balanced outcome?
Describe how you have led the development and implementation of strategies to uplift manager capability within a large, complex organisation.How did you identify capability gaps, support managers to build effective people leadership skills, and embed sustainable practices that improved employee experience, engagement and, ultimately, service or patient outcomes?
I understand that this role is required to participate in the Liverpool Hospital Executive On Call roster, on a rotating basis, supporting the After Hours Nurse Management team with patient flow, KPI management and incident escalation and response. If I am the recommended candidate, I confirm that I am willing and able to participate in the Liverpool Hospital Executive On Call rotations.
If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.
Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 40 Hours Per Week
Remuneration: $173,345.00 - $193,906.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: Sunday 15 March 2026
Contact: Scott McGrath - General Manager Liverpool Hospital on Email: [email protected]
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Liverpool Hospital is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in Sydney, serving a rapidly growing and diverse community and undergoing significant redevelopment and workforce expansion. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR leader to join the Liverpool Hospital Executive Leadership Team and lead the delivery of high‑quality, contemporary HR services in a complex public health environment.
This is a purpose‑driven HR leadership role for a confident leader who thrives in complexity, enjoys meaningful stakeholder engagement, and is motivated to influence organisational culture and workforce capability at scale.
In this role you will:
Lead the operational delivery of HR business partnering services across Liverpool Hospital, ensuring safe, compliant and high‑quality workforce practices.
Contribute as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing expert HR advice and supporting the implementation of organisational and district priorities.
Lead and support a HR business partnering team, delivering practical, hands‑on advice to managers and executives across all people matters.
Provide expert leadership on complex employment relations and industrial matters, including investigations, disputes and union engagement.
Build manager capability and confidence through coaching, guidance and practical people management support.
Support major workforce change, redevelopment and service growth, translating strategy into effective operational outcomes.
Work collaboratively with District HR, IR and the broader People & Culture teams to drive consistency, governance and continuous improvement.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are seeking an experienced and confident HR leader who thrives in operational and strategic complexity and understands how to balance strategic contribution with hands‑on delivery.
You will bring:
Extensive senior HR experience in a large, complex organisation, ideally within healthcare or another highly regulated environment.
Proven experience leading a HR team or HR Business Partnering model, ensuring consistent, high quality and stakeholder centric service delivery.
Strong expertise in employment relations, including dispute management, investigations and union engagement.
The ability to operate with operational autonomy, making sound, timely decisions while aligning with district and organisational frameworks.
Highly developed communication and influencing skills, with the credibility to engage executives, managers, staff and industrial stakeholders.
A practical, solutions‑focused approach and the resilience to manage competing priorities in a demanding environment.
A commitment to building positive workplace culture, capability and engagement in support of patient care and community outcomes.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
Provide a brief overview of your relevant tertiary qualifications in human resources, employee relations, business, employment law, or a related discipline. Alternatively, or in addition, briefly outline your extensive senior‑level experience in human resource management within a large, diverse and complex service organisation.
Describe a situation where you led your team to manage a complex operational HR or employment relations issue within a large organisation. How did you assess risk, provide advice, engage key stakeholders (including unions where relevant), and achieve a compliant and balanced outcome?
Describe how you have led the development and implementation of strategies to uplift manager capability within a large, complex organisation.How did you identify capability gaps, support managers to build effective people leadership skills, and embed sustainable practices that improved employee experience, engagement and, ultimately, service or patient outcomes?
I understand that this role is required to participate in the Liverpool Hospital Executive On Call roster, on a rotating basis, supporting the After Hours Nurse Management team with patient flow, KPI management and incident escalation and response. If I am the recommended candidate, I confirm that I am willing and able to participate in the Liverpool Hospital Executive On Call rotations.
If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.
Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director Human Resources (Health Manager Level 5) - Liverpool Hospital - Perm FT position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Liverpool offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
