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District Director, People and Culture, Mid North CoastMid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD)Employment Type: Permanent Full TimeClassification: HSSE Band 1 Senior ExecutiveRemuneration: $211,222 to $235,325 per annumApplication closure: 11:59pm, Sunday 4 May 2025Be part of a dynamic healthcare leadership team making a meaningful impact.Drive workforce culture and development strategies in a thriving health district.Lead HR transformation across a high-performing health district.Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.About Mid North Coast LHDMid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is a regional division of NSW Health committed to delivering high-quality care to communities across the stunning Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Spanning from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour and surrounding regions, MNCLHD provides essential health services through a network of hospitals, community health centres, and specialist services. With a strong focus on innovation, patient care, and staff wellbeing, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and high-performing workplace culture that supports excellence in healthcare.About the RoleReporting directly to the Chief Executive, the District Director, People and Culture will lead all aspects of HR strategy and workforce services across MNCLHD. This pivotal role is responsible for:Workforce Strategy & Planning Develop and implement innovative people strategies that support 5,000 staff and align with Future Health statewide initiatives.Organisational Development & Culture Lead and foster a culture of excellence across the LHD, driving transformational change and strategic organisational development.HR Leadership & Compliance Oversee industrial relations, HR policy, and workforce reforms.Staff Wellbeing & Safety Spearhead cultural transformation initiatives that elevate staff engagement, wellbeing, and organisational performance.Cultivate an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative work environment that empowers staff and enables high performance Providing expert HR advice to the Chief Executive and senior leadership team.With five direct reports and oversight of a 65-member workforce, this role plays a crucial role in shaping a workforce that supports MNCLHDs mission to deliver high-quality healthcare services.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.Extensive senior leadership experience in workforce strategy, organisational development, and HR service delivery.In-depth knowledge of public sector employment legislation and regulatory frameworks, particularly in health services.Proven ability to drive cultural change and foster a high-performing, inclusive workforce.Strong experience in stakeholder management, including working with executive teams, unions, and external partners.Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to anticipate workforce challenges and implement effective HR solutions.Demonstrated experience in talent management, workforce planning, and industrial relations.Contact for EnquiriesFor a confidential discussion and/or to receive a detailed Candidate Information Pack, please contact Natalie Xu, Senior Consultant at +61 450 358 948 or nataliex@ccentric.com.au.Applying for The RoleYou are required to submit your CV and a one-page covering letter outlining the position you are applying for and including a short statement in response to the two targeted questions below.Please detail how you would lead the implementation of organisational change within a complex and diverse system, including alterations to systems and processes that consider the stability of the workforce, improvement of skills and performance, and engagement and workplace culture. What has been your experience, and the outcomes achieved in change like this, and what key elements/support are necessary for you to thrive in an executive leadership role leading this?Balancing long-term strategic planning with the immediate operational needs is essential to drive MNCLHD''s mission of providing high-quality healthcare while managing daily demands. Please share an example where you effectively managed competing priorities between short-term operational needs and long-term strategic workforce planning, ensuring both were met successfully, including your strategy, your approaches and outcomes.To be eligible for employment, you must be one of the following:A permanent resident of Australia;A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport; orA citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia.You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia; and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.Relevant standard screening checks will be undertaken following interviews e.g. National Police Check, Service Checks, Proof of ID etc.Click here for information on NSW Health.NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today. #J-18808-Ljbffr