Human Resources Consultant

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $91,326 - $121,497 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ686415
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Application Close: Sunday 13 September 2026

Where you'll be working

SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.

The Role

The Human Resources Consultant provides a range of customer service, administrative and Human Resources support services to enable the provision of high- level detailed advice, guidance and support in People and Culture processes and business functions.  The role contributes to the development and implementation of People & Culture initiatives and interventions in order to address people management issues, and achieve the goals of the People and Culture Strategy.

Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

1. Sound knowledge of the legislative and regulative requirements relating to human resources management and industrial/employee relations, and the ability to provide practical advice on People & Culture matters.
2. Demonstrated ability to accurately identify significant People & Culture issues and clearly communicate their business implications/risks with the ability to contribute to the development of innovative and contemporary policies, strategies and initiatives.
3. Tertiary level qualifications in the disciplines of Human Resource Management, Commerce/Business, Psychology or equivalent workplace experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
4. Ability to work independently with limited direction as to work priorities, with demonstrated experience effectively managing workload, and meeting deadlines.
5. Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to consult effectively with key stakeholders, including management, staff, industrial organisations and other external agencies.
6. Well-developed communication skills with proven ability to analyse and problem solve combined with the ability to prepare briefs, reports and submissions.
7. Demonstrated analytical skills including the ability to use data and information to provide insights and comprehensive reports that contribute to effective decision-making, people management solutions and continuous improvements.
8. The ability and a willingness to travel within the District in accordance with the demands of the position.

Need more information? 

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Maria Buric on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website