Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader to drive cultural transformation across the District. You will provide strategic and operational leadership to the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team, ensuring the successful delivery of initiatives that strengthen cultural capability, cultural safety, inclusion and respect across the organisation.

A key focus is leading the delivery and continuous improvement of Respecting the Difference training

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team to ensure delivery of initiatives that strengthen cultural capability and safety across the organisation.
• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of Respecting the Difference training and support facilitators to deliver high-quality, culturally safe learning experiences.
• Offer expert cultural advice, influence policy and practice, and champion Aboriginal perspectives in governance, planning and service delivery.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal communities, Elders, organisations and key stakeholders.
• Monitor outcomes, lead governance and reporting activities, and drive continuous improvement through evidence-based approaches.

Job description

Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader

• Lead district-wide cultural capability and meaningful workplace change
• Partner with Aboriginal communities, Elders and key stakeholders
• Shape culturally safe healthcare across one of Australia's largest LHDs

Build cultural capability. Lead change. Strengthen cultural safety for Aboriginal communities across Western Sydney Local Health District.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $137,525 - $156231 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 committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities through culturally safe, inclusive and responsive healthcare. Home to one of the largest urban Aboriginal populations in Australia, WSLHD is a diverse and dynamic health service where culture, community and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

As the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader, you will join a passionate team dedicated to driving meaningful and sustainable cultural change across the District. You will work closely with executives, managers, staff, local Aboriginal communities and key partners to strengthen cultural capability and embed Aboriginal perspectives into health service delivery.

• Lead a specialised team delivering district-wide Aboriginal cultural capability initiatives
• Work across a large, complex and influential public health organisation
• Build strong partnerships with Aboriginal communities, Elders and organisations
• Influence strategic decision-making and organisational culture at all levels
• Contribute to better health outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities

What you'll be doing
This is a unique leadership opportunity to drive cultural transformation across WSLHD. You will provide strategic and operational leadership to the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team, ensuring the successful delivery of initiatives that strengthen cultural capability, cultural safety, inclusion and respect across the organisation.

A key focus of the role is leading the delivery and continuous improvement of Respecting the Difference training while supporting Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitators to deliver high-quality, culturally safe learning experiences. You will provide expert cultural advice, influence policy and practice, and champion approaches that embed Aboriginal perspectives into governance, planning and service delivery.

• Lead, mentor and support the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team to achieve strategic and operational objectives
• Design, implement, evaluate and continuously improve cultural capability programs and initiatives across WSLHD
• Provide expert cultural leadership and advice to executives, managers and services to strengthen cultural safety and responsiveness
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal communities, Elders, organisations and key stakeholders
• Monitor outcomes, lead governance and reporting activities, and drive continuous improvement through evidence-based approaches

Join us and make a lasting impact

If you're a passionate Aboriginal leader committed to driving cultural safety, meaningful change and better outcomes for Aboriginal communities, we'd love to hear from you. Help shape a healthcare system where Aboriginal people, cultures and perspectives are respected, valued and embedded in everyday practice.

Applications Close: 24 November 2026

For inquiries about the role, contact Nathan Jones, Acting Director Aboriginal Health WSLHD, *************@health.nsw.gov.au.

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.