Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator

Southern NSW Local Health District; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly ADO

Hybrid work options

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District seeks an Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator to deliver Aboriginal cultural safety education across NSW Health, rooted in Aboriginal knowledges and community connections.

Based in St Leonards, the role supports reflective practice, supervision and wellbeing, collaborating with a Delivery Hub to tailor learning for a large, diverse health system and ensure culturally safe experiences.

Qualifications

• This is an identified Aboriginal position; applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and accepted as such in their local community.
• Experience delivering Aboriginal cultural safety education programs.
• Ability to work in emotionally complex learning environments and with reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Respecting the Difference and other Aboriginal cultural safety programs across NSW Health.
• Collaborate with facilitators, coaches and teams to ensure high-quality education delivery and continuous improvement.
• Engage with Aboriginal communities to reflect local protocols and priorities in learning content and evaluation processes.

Skills

Cultural humility

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator

Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator(ID: REQ692092)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 2 – Full Time, Exempt (Until August 2028)

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

Applications Close: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11:59 PM

“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).

TargetedQuestions

• How have you demonstrated cultural humility and culturally safe practice in your previous roles?
• Provide an example of how you have contributed to creating a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal people
• Find out more about applying for this position
• NSW Health is committed to accessibilityand may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• This position is a permanent 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.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal WorkforceConsultant, 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.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.