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Workforce Strategy and Culture Specialist
Ipswich
Start a new journey delivering service-wide workforce initiatives aligned to our Workforce and Employee Engagement Plan! • Strengthen engagement and connection to enhance our employee experience
• Have impact across our workforce in equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Enjoy sector‑leading flexibility that supports how you work best
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | HR & Industrial Relations |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM681488_05 |
| Closing date | 25-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Jeff Wilson |
| Contact details | 07 2100 9272 / jeff.wilson@health.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health (WMH) is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At WMH, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
WMH is delivering real, measurable improvement in how our people experience work. Our recent all staff survey shows stronger engagement, growing participation and positive movement across almost all cultural measures, demonstrating that focused effort can create meaningful cultural change.
This role is accountable for turning insight into action and delivering the workforce initiatives connected to the Workforce and Employee Engagement Plans. You will lead the implementation of priority initiatives that strengthen engagement, build trust, and embed equity and inclusion into everyday practice. Working closely with leaders and teams, you will ensure the plan drives practical change that improves the employee experience across roles, professions, and locations.
By embedding engagement, inclusion, and shared accountability into how we work, this role directly supports the West Moreton Health Strategic Plan and helps create a workplace where our people feel respected, connected, and proud to deliver safe, high-quality care to our community.
About you
As our ideal candidate you will clearly demonstrate your expertise in the following:
- Knowledge and experience in delivering contemporary evidence based approaches for the following: workforce redesign, employee engagement, culture and change management and organisational development relevant to a complex, multi-disciplinary organisation.
- A record of delivering successful high impact people strategies and solutions with solid project management experience of organisational wide significance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and business acumen, including the ability to work within a team as well as consult with a diverse range of stakeholders to build positive relationships.
- Proven track record in effectively collating, synthesising and evaluating a range of datasets to inform decision-making on complex workforce issues.
- The ability to use evidence and feedback to track progress, adjust approaches, and sustain momentum.
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#everyoneisaleader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your CV or resume and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
