Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Western Sydney invites applications for an Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator to lead Aboriginal cultural capability education across a major health district. You will build strong partnerships with Aboriginal communities and Elders to drive culturally safe and inclusive healthcare practices for patients and staff.

Based across Western Sydney Local Health District facilities, the role focuses on creating meaningful cultural change, delivering learning programs, and

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and delivering Aboriginal cultural capability education, including the Respecting the Difference program, across WSLHD facilities and services
• Designing, facilitating and evaluating learning initiatives that strengthen cultural capability, cultural safety and inclusive practice
• Building and maintaining respectful partnerships with local Aboriginal communities, Elders, organisations and key stakeholders to ensure local perspectives inform education and training
• Providing culturally informed advice, guidance and subject matter expertise to staff and leaders to support culturally safe and responsive healthcare environments
• Contributing to cultural capability strategies, resources, policies and improvement initiatives aligned with NSW Health and WSLHD priorities

Job description

Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator

• Lead Aboriginal cultural capability education across a major health district
• Build strong partnerships with Aboriginal communities and Elders
• Drive culturally safe and inclusive healthcare practices

Create meaningful cultural change, build capability, and empower staff to deliver culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal communities.

Employment Type:2 x Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $118,821 - $140,201 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may beconsidered for part time hours)
Location: The role will work across all facilities and services of WSLHD, be based out of the Cumberland Campus, within People and Culture and spend time at Tallowood Mt Druitt.

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is one of the largest and most diverse health services in Australia, committed to delivering high quality, person-centred care to the communities of Western Sydney. As part of the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team, you will play a vital role in advancing cultural safety, strengthening relationships with Aboriginal communities, and supporting a workforce that reflects respect, inclusion and understanding.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to lasting organisational change while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities.

In this role you'll enjoy:

Making a meaningful impact on cultural safety across hospitals, community health and corporate services

Working in partnership with Aboriginal communities, Elders and organisations across Western Sydney

Collaborating with leaders, educators and staff to build culturally responsive healthcare services

Delivering innovative learning programs that influence workforce capability and patient experiences

Being part of a team committed to reconciliation, inclusion and Aboriginal health outcomes

What you'll be doing
As the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator, you will work closely with the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader to strengthen Aboriginal cultural capability, cultural safety and responsiveness across WSLHD. You will coordinate, facilitate and evaluate impactful education programs that support staff to embed culturally safe practices into their everyday work and improve experiences for Aboriginal patients, families, communities and colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating and delivering Aboriginal cultural capability education, including the Respecting the Difference program, across WSLHD facilities and services

Designing, facilitating and evaluating learning initiatives that strengthen cultural capability, cultural safety and inclusive practice

Building and maintaining respectful partnerships with local Aboriginal communities, Elders, organisations and key stakeholders to ensure local perspectives inform education and training

Providing culturally informed advice, guidance and subject matter expertise to staff and leaders to support culturally safe and responsive healthcare environments

Contributing to cultural capability strategies, resources, policies and improvement initiatives aligned with NSW Health and WSLHD priorities

Ready to make a difference?
Join us in strengthening Aboriginal cultural capability and cultural safety across Western Sydney. Your expertise will help create more culturally responsive healthcare experiences and better outcomes for Aboriginal people, families and communities. Apply today and be part of a team driving meaningful change and healthier futures for our communities.

Requisition ID: REQ706866
Applications Close: 24 November 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.