Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader

NSW Health; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader to guide a dedicated team and embed Aboriginal cultural capability, safety and inclusion across workforce and services.

The role leads strategic and operational work, partnering with executives and managers to deliver training and governance that strengthens cultural capability and respectful practice across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent with relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience developing and delivering Aboriginal cultural capability training and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team to drive organisation-wide change.
• Coordinate and support delivery of high-impact programs strengthening cultural capability.
• Governance, reporting and alignment with wider organisational goals.
• Lead delivery of Respecting the Difference training and ensure cultural safety in practice.

Skills

Leadership

Cultural capability

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Governance & reporting

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader

An exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team and influence organisation-wide change by embedding Aboriginal Cultural capability, Cultural safety and inclusion into our workforce, programs and systems.

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Salary Range:$137,525 - $156,231per annum + Super & Benefits (Health Mgr Lvl 3)
Location:Sydney Olympic Park, with the option of a flexible workplace arrangement.
Close Date:11:59 PM, Monday 4 October 2026

About the opportunity

The Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader provides strategic and operational leadership to cultivate an organisation wide culture that is respectful, inclusive, and responsive to Aboriginal people. This role plays a critical part in driving sustainable cultural change by building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and influencing organisational practices to embed Cultural safety at every level.

Leading the team, the role is responsible for coordinating and supporting the delivery of high-impact programs that strengthen Cultural capability across the organisation. It shapes and champions the development, implementation, governance, and reporting of initiatives that promote Aboriginal Cultural capability, inclusion, and respect, ensuring these efforts are aligned with broader organisational goals.

A key focus of the role is to lead and facilitate the delivery of Respecting the Difference training, embedding Cultural capability and safety into everyday practice. The Team Leader provides strategic guidance to empower Aboriginal staff and ensure culturally sensitive approaches are integrated into workforce and service delivery activities.

Working closely with executives, line managers, and a range of stakeholders, the role supports the development of sustainable Cultural safety frameworks and strengthens governance mechanisms that uphold accountability, policy alignment, and continuous improvement. It also provides bespoke training and advisory support for business units seeking to enhance their Cultural capability.

This position requires, strong local Aboriginal Community connections and the ability to provide astute, respectful guidance to non-Aboriginal stakeholders. Through its leadership, the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader enables Culturally safe and inclusive practices to be embedded across the organisation, fostering an environment where Aboriginal staff and communities feel respected, valued, and supported.

This position requires a deep understanding of the impact of history impacting on the capacity for Aboriginal people to access services, particularly in the health sector.

About You

You are an Aboriginal leader with strong Cultural knowledge, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and experience driving organisational change.

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.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in Cultural capability, workforce development, education, community engagement or a related field.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs and organisational initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of issues impacting Aboriginal communities and the importance of Cultural safety in government or healthcare settings.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
• Sound project management and reporting capabilities.
• A commitment to supporting Aboriginal staff, communities and improving organisational cultural capability.

Need Further Information?

This position is identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants may be required to provide evidence of Aboriginality and acceptance by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community as part of the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill ongoing and temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.
• Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience, and understanding of the role.
• Any AI assisted content should still reflect your own capability; candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate examples during interview.
• If you are currently a Paramedic or in a role that is covered by the NSW Ambulance Death and Income Protection Benefits (State) Award 2022, please ensure that you have sought advice prior to accepting this position. For further information please contact Paramedic Insurance via***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Our Commitment

• NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All are welcome to apply, including women, Aboriginal People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people living with a disability. We value the knowledge, skills, experiences, and perspectives thatall people bring to our organisation, patients, communities, and workforce.
• If you are an Aboriginal job applicant and wish to obtainmore information about applying for a role with NSW Ambulance, please contact our Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Coordinator via***************@health.nsw.gov.auor visit Stepping Up. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health - visithttps://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
• If you wish to discuss any changes to the process, you may need to present yourbest self, including accessibility requirements; please contact the panel convenor or recruitment team for support at NSW Ambulance Corporate Recruitment Team via***************@health.nsw.gov.au.
• Additionally, you can contact the NSW Ambulance Diversity & Inclusion Team at***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Child Safe Employment

• NSW Ambulanceis dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.