Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator to promote cultural capability, safety and responsiveness throughout the organisation. The role works with the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader to develop key initiatives and deliver education and training for employees to enhance cultural capability and inclusivity across NSW Health.

This position strengthens organisational cultural capability and engages with local Aboriginal communities to

Qualifications

• Must have relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent demonstrated experience in Aboriginal cultural capability training and/or workforce development.
• Strong understanding of historical and social issues affecting Aboriginal communities and health outcomes.
• Proven ability to address challenges related to inclusion and systemic barriers in diverse workplaces with training and group facilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote and champion cultural capability, safety and responsiveness across the organisation.
• Coordinate, facilitate, evaluate and report on learning outcomes for staff.
• Engage with local Aboriginal communities and stakeholders to drive continuous quality improvement and culturally safe practices.

Skills

Group facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural capability knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Creating a workplace where cultural safety, respect and responsiveness are everyone's responsibility.

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification

Health Manager Level 2

Remuneration

$2,277.20 - $2,686.95 per week

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ687340

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore, St Leonard's

What You'll Be Doing

The Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator works with the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader to promote and champion cultural capability, safety and responsiveness throughout the organisation. The position develops key initiatives and delivers education and training for employees to enhance cultural capability and inclusivity within the workplace.

The position is dedicated to strengthening organisational cultural capability and engaging with local Aboriginal communities to drive meaningful change. The role collaborates with diverse stakeholders to deliver initiatives across NSW Health. It supports staff at all levels to build culturally safe and respectful practices, while also working to empower Aboriginal employees.

The Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator is primarily responsible for the rollout of the Health Agency’s Aboriginal cultural training program Respecting the Difference and other bespoke cultural training. This includes the coordination, facilitation, evaluation and reporting on learning outcomes for all staff. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing the ability of all staff across the Health Agency to improve service delivery through positive changes to practice, particularly when interacting with Aboriginal people as work colleagues, patients and visitors. The position works closely with key internal and external stakeholders to support the development of strategies for continuous quality improvement and the overall development of a culturally responsive and safe health service.

This position requires a deep understanding of the impact of history impacting on Aboriginal people today, particularly in the health sector.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• This is an identified position for persons of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act (1977).
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent demonstrated experience in developing and delivering programs in the Aboriginal cultural capability training and/or workforce development.
• Strong understanding of the historical and social issues impacting on local Aboriginal communities and contemporary health outcomes for Aboriginal people. Demonstrated connection to, and knowledge of local communities within the catchment area of the Health Agency.
• Demonstrated ability to address challenges related to cultural capability, inclusion and systemic barriers in diverse workplace settings. Demonstrated experience in training and group facilitation and presentation, particularly in cultural capability training

For role related queries or questions contact Rikka Lamb on [e-mail]

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Applications Close: 1 September 2026