Program Specialist Leadership Development

Program Specialist Leadership Development Employment Type: Temporary Full‑Time (up to 24 months with possible extension) Salary Range: $114,251 – $134,808 per annum + 12% super and benefits (Health Mgr lvl 2) Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park Closing Date: Midnight on 30 November About the Opportunity Drive Leadership. Inspire Change. Shape the Future. At NSW Ambulance we are looking for dynamic, forward‑thinking facilitators to join our team, creating learning initiatives that empower our people. As a Program Specialist Leadership Development, you will partner with managers and senior leaders as a trusted internal consultant, identifying capability gaps and crafting innovative, high‑impact learning solutions across face‑to‑face, digital, and blended environments. This role is pivotal to driving cultural change, building resilient leadership, and supporting organisational reform. You will focus on developing frontline leaders, ensuring they have the skills, confidence, and mindset to lead with purpose and clarity—especially in high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments. Working closely with the Learning & Development and Educations teams, you will translate strategy into action and foster a culture where learning fuels performance, wellbeing, and excellence. What’s on Offer One paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, an additional public holiday, and a variety of leave options. Generous salary packaging options to increase take‑home pay up to $9k. Modern, purpose‑built workspace with excellent transport connection and an array of cafes, restaurants and amenities nearby. Genuine career development and advancement opportunities across the public sector. About You Exceptional facilitation skills with a desire to continuously develop within a highly skilled team. Passion for leadership development; knowledge and experience to contextualise and adapt program delivery to suit the needs of learners. Strong emotional intelligence; ability to read the room, adapt approaches in real time, foster psychological safety, and ensure all voices are heard. Drive to make a positive impact on service delivery and contribute to cultural change within NSW Ambulance. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with diverse teams and collaborate with key stakeholders, including senior managers. Commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all, fostering psychologically safe spaces for open discussion. Experience developing and delivering leadership programmes and resources, ideally within complex operational or healthcare environments. How to Apply If this sounds like the role for you, please provide a cover letter, resume, and answers to the two targeted questions below (max characters including spaces). Describe a time you had to manage multiple differing stakeholder expectations to achieve key learning outcomes. Describe a time you had a difference of opinion with a colleague which could have impacted programme delivery and how you resolved it. We recommend exploring resources on the I Work for NSW website if you are new to applying for a government role. Need More Information? Click here for the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Information. Learn more about careers at NSW Ambulance here. Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria articulated in the Role Description. NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. About NSW Ambulance NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values‑based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. NSW Ambulance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply #J-18808-Ljbffr