General Manager Business Partnering & Organisational Development

General Manager Business Partnering & Organisational Development St John of God Health Care (SJGHC) is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees. We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programmes.

We are seeking a dynamic leader to oversee

Organisation Development and Business Partnering

across our hospitals, services and corporate functions. In this pivotal role, you will shape the people and culture strategies that enable our organisation to deliver exceptional care. You will provide strategic leadership in organisational development, talent, learning, HR business partnering and cultural transformation, ensuring these services are aligned with our mission, values and long‑term organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Workforce Business Partnering function, ensuring strong alignment between workforce strategies and SJGHC’s organisational priorities.

Partner with executives and senior leaders to deliver integrated people solutions to complex business challenges.

Drive organisational development initiatives, including team effectiveness, culture programmes, change management and leadership development.

Strengthen our talent development frameworks, ensuring all caregivers have access to meaningful professional and personal development opportunities.

Provide strong, values‑based leadership that fosters a positive, inclusive and high‑performance culture.

Oversee the design, delivery and evaluation of learning programmes that build capability for current and future workforce needs.

Build and maintain external partnerships that enhance SJGHC’s reputation as an employer of choice.

Support strategic planning and organisational priorities through workforce insights.

Identify talent gaps and drive development initiatives that strengthen organisational capability.

Provide expert advice on employee relations matters.

Oversee talent management processes – including performance and succession.

Develop and implement HR policies and leadership capability programmes.

Coach and mentor leaders to support high performance and continuous improvement.

Shape the strategic direction for capability development across clinical and non‑clinical teams.

Support the creation of clinical learning pathways and aligned development frameworks.

To be successful in this role, you will be an influential people leader with extensive experience in HR, organisational development or workforce leadership within complex environments. You have a proven ability to drive culture, capability and organisational effectiveness initiatives while building trusted relationships and collaborating effectively with senior leaders. Skilled in coaching, stakeholder engagement and delivering practical, evidence‑based solutions, you thrive in dynamic settings, leading teams through change and fostering a positive, inclusive and high‑performing culture. Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our mission and values.

What We Offer

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Permanent full‑time position

Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses, and options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap such as novated leasing, work‑related expenses, self‑education and additional superannuation.

A healthy work‑life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well‑being programmes.

Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and private health insurance.

Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Access to a range of lifestyle, health & wellbeing rewards and discounts.

For enquiries, please contact Margaret Greener, Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer, at (08) 6116 0199. If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

Closing Date:

5 January 2026.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well‑being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

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