Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to April 2026 with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150.00 - $144,444.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ592424
Location: Sydney or Newcastle
Application close: 29th July 2025 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is embarking on Fusion – a bold, transformative five-year program set to reshape the future of pathology services across New South Wales. Fusion is part of the broader Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) Program being undertaken by NSW Health - one of the most ambitious and complex health technology undertakings in the state’s history. Co-funded by NSW Treasury and NSW Health Pathology, Fusion will deliver a single Laboratory Information Management System (SWLIMS), Quality Management Information System (QMIS), and consistent HL7 messaging to drive connectivity, accuracy, and efficiency across every corner of our network. This foundational infrastructure will support decision-making, faster turnaround times, and safe, consistent care for every patient.

At the heart of Fusion is a commitment to improving public health outcomes through integration and innovation. By replacing fragmented legacy systems with standardised processes and e-reporting solutions, Fusion will ensure that clinicians have real-time access to pathology information—regardless of where a patient is treated within the NSW Health system. The benefits to patient safety and clinical decision-making are profound: fewer repeat tests, potentially faster diagnoses, and confidence in treatment. From the front lines of pandemic response to everyday care, Fusion will enable NSW Health Pathology to deliver smarter, responsive services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and brings a strong background in industrial relations, public sector policy, and organisational change. You’ll be the go-to expert for HR matters across the Fusion Program, championing a proactive and people-centred approach to workforce challenges. If you're ready to influence real, lasting change and leave your mark on one of the state's largest healthcare transformations, we invite you to bring your leadership, expertise and vision to NSW Health Pathology.

What we can offer you

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing

The Fusion Human Resources Manager will support both the workforce and industrial aspects of the Fusion Project (including SWLIMS, QPoint, eReporting and other associated projects) analysing, providing advice and guiding practice based on workforce changes resulting from the significant digital and workforce transformations occurring within NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP). This includes monitoring and reporting on workforce status and impact of actions/interventions.

This role will work in partnership with the Fusion Change Lead, the Fusion Program Director, the Chief Operating Officer, Associate Directors - Human Resource and the Deputy Director, Strategic HR & Projects to develop and implement proactive and responsive HR change management initiatives related to implementation of the Fusion Project. The Fusion Senior Human Resources Manager will attend relevant forums, lead critical discussions, analyse changes and assess their impact from a workforce perspective recommending appropriate and timely action. This position will provide subject matter expertise and leadership in working with industrial organisations, legislative instruments and public sector structure, policies and processes .

The role will work closely with all Fusion stakeholders to deliver a diverse range of human resource and workforce functions including providing high level HR advice, coaching and consultancy services to support managers and staff .

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, human resource management, industrial relations and/or experience in industrial relations and human resources management in a large and complex service delivery organisation.
2. Extensive experience in facilitating HR complex change management initiatives with proven ability to effectively analyse relevant data and subsequently project manage.
3. Proven capacity leading HR/IR aspects of large-scale workforce transformations and programs of work.
4. High level communication, liaison and negotiation skills, including experience in working with front line managers, senior managers and industrial associations.
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic organisational environment
6. Sound understanding of or demonstrated ability to learn NSW Health employment frameworks including relevant awards, industrial instruments, policies and legislation.

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Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.