Job Description:

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the role

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney is seeking an experienced and values‑driven Learning & Development Manager to lead strategic workforce planning, education delivery and capability development across our hospital.

This pivotal leadership role is responsible for shaping and delivering innovative workforce, learning and development strategies that support safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care. Working closely with clinical leaders, education teams and external partners, you will ensure our workforce is skilled, engaged and future‑ready in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. This role ensures the workforce, career and training pathways are flexible to the everchanging and evolving healthcare environment and ensures that SVPHS is an innovative leader in the industry. This role will also oversee the recruitment and integration of New Graduate Programs and TSP Program.

Leading the development and delivery of hospital wide learning and development strategies
Identifying current and future workforce capability needs and translating these into targeted programs
Embedding evidence-based education, professional development and leadership initiatives
Supporting continuous improvements, compliance, and accreditation outcomes

About you

High level knowledge of National Accreditation Standards and Professional Standards
Roster and resource management experience
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Crucial for delivering training, mentoring, and collaborating with staff.
Using feedback and performance data to identify skill gaps and evaluate training effectiveness.
Proficiency in digital technology for e-learning and management systems.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s private hospital, Darlinghurst.

A state-of-the art hospital in a beautiful inner-city location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Groundbreaking technologies, including world-first robotic-assisted surgeries
Highly specialized services in orthopaedics, heart and lung, head and neck, neurosurgery, urology, vascular surgery, upper GI/hepatobiliary surgery, ENT, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cancer services, and mental health

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

20 May 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan