District Director, People and Culture, Mid North Coast
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- REQ553326 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
District Director, People and Culture
Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD)
- Location: Coffs Harbour/Port Macquarie
- Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
- Classification: HSSE Band 1 – Senior Executive
- Remuneration: $211,222 to $235,325 per annum
- Application closure: 11:59pm, Sunday 4 May 2025
Be 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 LHD
Mid 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 Role
Reporting 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 – Overseeing 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 MNCLHD’s mission to deliver high-quality healthcare services.
- 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 Enquiries
For a confidential discussion and/or to receive a detailed Candidate Information Pack, please contact Natalie Xu, Senior Consultant at +61 450 358 948 nataliex@ccentric.com.au.
Applying for The Role
You 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:
- An Australian citizen;
- A permanent resident of Australia;
- A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport; or
- A 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.
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