Lead Diversity and Inclusion

Classification: Health Manager Level 3 / Health Manager Level 4
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Remuneration: Salary relative to experience and ranges from Health Manager level 3 $137,525.00 to $156,231.00 / Health Manager Level 4 $153,559.00 to $182,954.00 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Hours per week: 38
Location: St Leonards / Charlestown
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday 3rd September 2026

HealthShare NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and we encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, LGBTIQ+ communities, veterans, carers and people with disability.

About the opportunity
HealthShare NSW is seeking a strategic and passionate leader to join our team as Lead, Diversity and Inclusion. In this impactful role, you will oversee the Diversity and Inclusion team, providing expert advice, guidance and practical support to design, implement and evaluate strategies that embed diversity, inclusion and belonging into everyday practice across HealthShare NSW.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, Capability, Sourcing and Inclusion, you will contribute to organisationwide priorities and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. You will deliver evidencebased insights through performance metrics and reporting, while serving as a key reference point for diversity, inclusion and belonging across the organisation.

A key aspect of the role involves regular engagement and collaboration with HealthShare NSW's diverse communities, including our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce, employees with disability, women in leadership, employees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), carers, LGBTIQ+ diverse workforce, veterans, and both our mature and younger workforce. These partnerships ensure lived experience, workforce insights and best practice inform inclusive strategies, action plans and outcomes.

Drawing on your strong communication, collaboration and influencing skills, you will build effective internal and external relationships, identify emerging trends and embed best practice to drive meaningful and positive cultural change.

If you thrive in a strategic leadership role and are motivated to make a systemwide impact, we encourage you to apply today. Join HealthShare NSW and help create a fair, inclusive and highperforming workplace that reflects and supports the communities we serve.

About us

HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.

Watch Our HealthShare NSW story video to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer.

Additional benefits

We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:

• Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks' paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Hybrid working and flexible work arrangements: enjoy a combination of working from home and the office along with varied start/finish times, part time work and job sharing where applicable
• Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay
• Wellbeing programs: access an array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health
• Commitment to career development: expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career
• Rewarding role and community contribution: make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community.

Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types.

How to apply

• Click Apply Now at the top of the page.
• Attach your resume, ideally no longer than 4 pages
• Attach a cover letter addressing the essential requirements and Public Sector focus capabilities outlined in the position description , ideally no longer than 2 pages

We recognise that AI tools are increasingly being used to assist with resumes and applications. While we accept their use, we encourage applicants to provide genuine responses in their own words

Applications without a cover letter addressing the essential requirements will not be considered. Your cover letter must be tailored in line with the position description for the role. For further information on how to prepare your application Writing your application | Find your next role in the public sector I Work for NSW

Additional information

• HealthShare NSW assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description. Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
• If successful following the application close date, you will be required to attend interview as well as reference checks
• Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa.
• An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.

Contact information

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions about this role. Any career portal support questions can be directed to our customer service team at 1300 679 367.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to a HealthShare NSW Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [email protected]
Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Please let [email protected] know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment or interview process (e.g. physical accessibility, interview setup, or scheduling). Candidates with a disability can also use this email for confidential advice and support during the recruitment process.