Senior Director Human Resources and Workplace Health and Safety

at  Queensland Health

The roleReporting to the Executive Director, People and Culture and Planning, you will be responsible for providing exemplary leadership in the design and delivery of contemporary and innovative organisational development, wellbeing and strategic workforce planning programs and strategies. You will work autonomously to set the agenda for the majority of the people experience functions across North West Health. You will also:

• Design, develop, and executive a comprehensive strategy for the HR and Workplace Health and Safety portfolios
• Establish and evolve a high performing HR and Workplace Health and Safety portfolio
• Consult effectively with a range of stakeholders including senior stakeholders and senior executives Design and deliver a new HR service deliver model
• Represent North West on forums and meetings
• Lead, guide and drive the teams in each of the sub-directorates
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives

The successful personThe successful candidate will have a proven record as a senior leader and thought leader of a similar position within a large organisation. You will have a great focus on how North West can improve contemporary HR strategies. You will also have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills is required, including the ability to negotiate, influence and consult at a senior level. Additionally, you will have a proven track record in organisational development, workforce planning and workplace health and safety and effective professional and consultative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including senior management and demonstrate a supportive and collaborative leadership style.
About usThe North West Hospital and Health Services (NWHHS) is responsible for the public sector health services in the North West region. The NWHHS covers an area of approximately 300,000 square kilometres and services many of the remote communities within North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria.The Health Service is responsible for the promotion and wellbeing of people within the service area and ensuring that health services are of a high quality, accessible to all and effective.

Benefits of working with the Department of Health: By joining the Department of Health you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

To reflect the diversity within the communities and people we support and serve, we seek to hire a workforce that is both representative and diverse. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we are committed to supporting you in your career with us.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License

The roleReporting to the Executive Director, People and Culture and Planning, you will be responsible for providing exemplary leadership in the design and delivery of contemporary and innovative organisational development, wellbeing and strategic workforce planning programs and strategies. You will work autonomously to set the agenda for the majority of the people experience functions across North West Health. You will also:

• Design, develop, and executive a comprehensive strategy for the HR and Workplace Health and Safety portfolios
• Establish and evolve a high performing HR and Workplace Health and Safety portfolio
• Consult effectively with a range of stakeholders including senior stakeholders and senior executives Design and deliver a new HR service deliver model
• Represent North West on forums and meetings
• Lead, guide and drive the teams in each of the sub-directorates
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies and initiative

Benefits of working with the Department of Health: By joining the Department of Health you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and developmen