Anz Commercial Capability Lead (Hybrid)

Smith Nephew; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Rewards

World-Class

Excellence

Cutting-Edge Oncology

Community

Professional Advancement

Health & Wellbeing

Coming from NSW Health

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is seeking a Manager Aboriginal Cultural Capability to lead initiatives across the organisation, delivering and evaluating programs that enhance Aboriginal cultural safety and inclusivity. You will mentor a facilitator, build community partnerships, and influence governance to embed Aboriginal perspectives in planning and delivery.

The role is full-time, based at First Nations Health, St Vincent’s Public Hospital in Sydney, with travel across catchment as needed.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander with a current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the catchment.
• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification with a proven track record leading teams, creating and implementing workforce development initiatives, and embedding Aboriginal perspectives into organisational culture.
• Skilled in designing, managing, and delivering cultural capability programs, with knowledge of relevant government frameworks and Aboriginal policies.
• Demonstrated high‑level interpersonal, negotiation, consultation, and communication skills with the ability to centre Aboriginal voices and influence change.
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with Aboriginal communities, leadership teams, internal stakeholders, and external organisations.
• A supportive leader committed to mentoring staff and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead an Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator and provide guidance to enhance workforce capability, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Deliver Aboriginal cultural capability initiatives across the organisation.
• Design, deliver, evaluate, and report on cultural capability programs to strengthen cultural safety and inclusivity.
• Build partnerships with local Aboriginal communities and key stakeholders to support culturally informed service delivery.
• Influence governance, policies, and service models to embed Aboriginal perspectives and align with priorities.
• Produce high‑quality reports and briefs for senior leadership and support program compliance and improvement.

Skills

Aboriginal leadership

Project management

Cultural capability design

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Policy knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Role title: Manager Aboriginal Cultural Capability

Role type: Permanent, full time

Shift details: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Department and location: First Nations Health, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary: $137,525.00 to $156,231.00 + Super + Salary Packaging

Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Report to the Executive Director First Nations Health and work closely with the L&D Manager to deliver Aboriginal cultural capability initiatives across the organisation
• Lead an Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator, providing guidance and mentoring to enhance workforce capability, inclusion, and wellbeing
• Lead the design, delivery, evaluation, and reporting of cultural capability programs to strengthen Aboriginal cultural capability, cultural safety, responsiveness, and inclusivity across the organisation
• Build and maintain respectful partnerships with local Aboriginal communities and key stakeholders to support culturally informed and responsive service delivery
• Influence organisational governance, policies, and service models to embed Aboriginal perspectives, align with NSW legislative priorities, and integrate Aboriginal‑specific strategies into broader planning
• Produce high‑quality reports, briefs, and submissions for senior leadership while developing targeted strategies to support training completion, program compliance, and continuous improvement across competing operational priorities

About you

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, hold a current unrestricted NSW driver’s licence, and be willing to travel (including overnight stays) across the catchment
• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) with a proven track record leading teams, creating and implementing workforce development initiatives, and embedding Aboriginal perspectives into organisational culture
• Skilled in designing, managing, and delivering cultural capability, cultural safety, and workforce development initiatives, with strong project management skills and knowledge of relevant government frameworks, policies, and legislation relating to Aboriginal people
• Demonstrated high‑level interpersonal, negotiation, consultation, and communication skills, with the ability to centre Aboriginal voices, address cultural capability challenges, and influence change across diverse workplace settings
• Proven ability to strategically engage and collaborate with Aboriginal communities, leadership teams, internal stakeholders, and external organisations
• A supportive leader committed to mentoring, advocating for staff, and fostering a culturally safe and inclusive workplace

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not‑for‑profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• World‑Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
• Cutting‑Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
• Coming from NSW Health: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements

Identified role

This role is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

The closing date for applications is 20th October 2026 .

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit -us/reconciliation or get in contact at