Senior Od Business Partner

Join our Organisational Development at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!

About us

• We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words - they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

You'll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.

The Senior Organisational Development Partner will manage the NSW Ministry of Health workplace culture improvement program and develop, implement and evaluate organisational development and cultural change strategies to improve organisational culture.

Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $120,859 - $133,183 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

• Strategic Planning and Implementation:
  Collaborating with stakeholders and customers to develop and execute organisational development strategies that align with business goals, focusing on areas such as change management, culture transformation, leadership and capability development. Participating regularly in OD planning sessions to phase initiatives and ensure logistics, communication and delivery are planned appropriately and will occur on-time and within budget.
• Consultation and Advisory:
  Acting as a consultant and advisor to managers and other leaders across the organisation, providing expertise on culture change, team dynamics, and leadership development to enhance overall effectiveness. This may include being the OD representative in project teams delivering one-off, or repeated initiatives such as the annual PMES survey or bespoke initiatives to meet specific branch goals. It may also include partnering with P&
  C Business Partners in customer interactions.
• Supporting Capability Development Initiatives:
  Leading and supporting various initiatives, ensuring alignment to the People and Culture plan and the Future Health Strategy. This includes 'front of room' facilitation of orientation, leadership development and capability development programs. The role also involves sourcing, inducting, managing and supporting external training vendors to deliver capability development programs for Ministry employees. This requires an understanding of the Vendor Management System and NSW Health Procurement Policy.
• Identifying Improvement Opportunities:
  Collaborating with team members (and sometimes other stakeholders) to identify inefficiencies and areas for process improvement, using data analysis, employee feedback, and PMES data as well as data gathered from OD initiatives. Developing and implementing strategies and initiatives to streamline processes, reduce wasted time and improve program offering and enhance customer experience.
• Monitoring and Measuring Impact:
  Establishing metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of process improvement efforts, regularly reviewing outcomes, and making necessary adjustments to achieve continuous improvement. This includes qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis and reporting.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll 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) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

• Can you provide an example of a successful change management initiative you have led? What strategies did you use to ensure buy-in from stakeholders and manage resistance?
• How have you utilised data and/or metrics to identify areas for organisational improvement and what did you do in response?

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Leila Maugeri on

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.

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

• 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.
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey - apply now!

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