Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator

Health Education and Training Institute; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Monthly ADO for full-time staff

Flexible working options includinghyb

Job summary

Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) in NSW Health is seeking an Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator to deliver Respecting the Difference and related Aboriginal safety programs across NSW Health. This role focuses on culturally safe education grounded in Aboriginal knowledges, community connection and lived experience.

The facilitator works with Aboriginal communities to reflect local protocols, develop localised content and learning experiences, and participate in evaluation

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in cultural capability, education, health, or community development, with a commitment to culturally safe practice and Aboriginal-led approaches.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering cultural safety education or community-based training, with an understanding of Aboriginal cultural protocols and priorities.
• Experience contributing to content development, cultural immersion activities, or evaluation processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver culturally safe training and support workforce capability
• Deliver Respecting the Difference and other Aboriginal cultural safety programs across NSW Health, ensuring education is culturally safe, engaging and responsive to local community contexts
• Participate in reflective practice and supervision to support personal wellbeing, manage cultural and emotional load, and strengthen facilitation practice
• Collaborate with other facilitators, coaches and the Centre of Expertise and Delivery Hub teams to support consistent, high-quality education delivery and continuous improvement

Skills

Cultural capability

Aboriginal knowledge

Community engagement

Education delivery

Reflective practice

Education

Health education experience

Community development experience

Job description

Job Summary

Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator Employment Type: Health Manager Level 2 – Full Time, Exempt (Up to 2 year contract) Remuneration: $118,821.00 - $140,201.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Additional Benefits: Competitive remuneration, a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working, as well as comprehensive leave entitlements. Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, Cammeraygal Country Applications Close: Thursday, 19th November 2026 at 11:59PM

Responsibilities

• Deliver culturally safe training and support workforce capability
• Deliver Respecting the Difference and other Aboriginal cultural safety programs across NSW Health, ensuring education is culturally safe, engaging and responsive to local community contexts
• Participate in reflective practice and supervision to support personal wellbeing, manage cultural and emotional load, and strengthen facilitation practice
• Collaborate with other facilitators, coaches and the Centre of Expertise and Delivery Hub teams to support consistent, high-quality education delivery and continuous improvement

About the Opportunity

The Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator plays a key role in delivering Respecting the Difference and other Aboriginal cultural safety education programs across NSW Health. Working within the Delivery Hub in the Centre of Expertise at the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI), this role supports the NSW Health workforce to build understanding, respect and culturally safe practice through education that is grounded in Aboriginal knowledges, community connection and lived experience. The Facilitator engages with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders to ensure training reflects local cultural protocols and priorities, contributes to the development of localised content and learning experiences, and participates in evaluation and feedback processes that support continuous improvement. This role requires working confidently in emotionally complex learning environments and a strong commitment to reflective practice, supervision and self-care, recognising the cultural and emotional demands of delivering Aboriginal cultural safety education across a large and diverse health system.

HETI 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! The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) is a leading provider of high-quality training and education to support more than 140,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, trainers, managers and leaders across the NSW health system. HETI offers competitive remuneration (base salary plus super and leave loading), a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working (all staff are required to attend the office weekly), as well as comprehensive leave entitlements and discounted access to fitness facilities. Professional development is well embedded in our organisation and staff are encouraged to continue their studies and take opportunities for furthering their careers.

Essential Requirements

• This is an identified Aboriginal position.
• Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted as such in their local community. This is a genuine occupational qualification, and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Selection Criteria

• This is an identified Aboriginal Position.
• Applicants must be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1977 NSW.
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in cultural capability, education, health, or community development, with a commitment to culturally safe practice and Aboriginal-led approaches. (preferably in the healthcare sector).
• Demonstrated experience in delivering cultural safety education or community-based training, with an understanding of Aboriginal cultural protocols and priorities.
• Experience contributing to content development, cultural immersion activities, or evaluation processes.

Need more information?

The Health Education and Training Institute 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 Find out more about applying for this position Learn more about Health Education & Training Institute

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position 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. This position is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People

Please contact Kayeleen Brown on [e-mail] if you have any questions about this role. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [e-mail]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health. Please let [e-mail] know within 24 hours of being invited to interview if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self. ..