Cultural Educator

Joint Colleges Training Services; Griffith; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Colleges Training Services in Griffith, NSW, is seeking a Cultural Educator to develop and deliver Cultural Safety and Health Education for registrars. You will collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health program teams and the community to foster respectful, safe learning environments.

You will mentor registrars, deliver sessions at education events, and participate in stakeholder forums.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to design and deliver Cultural Safety Training and health education.
• Proven skills in engaging diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel across NSW/ACT and work in flexible hybrid arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Engage and partner with key stakeholders to co-design cultural content for region-wide support at training events.
• Participate in cultural observation visits, providing guidance to registrars in Aboriginal Medical Services.
• Mentor and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registrars.
• Deliver Cultural Safety and Health Education sessions and workshops for registrars.

Skills

Cultural Safety

Stakeholder Engagement

Public Speaking

Curriculum Development

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Joint Colleges Training Services – Griffith NSW

About the JCTS

Joint Colleges Training Services Pty Ltd (JCTS) is a joint venture between the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). JCTS facilitates shared GP training activities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health initiatives, cultural education and cultural mentorship.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Regional Manager NSW/ACT, you’ll work in partnership with Cultural Educators and Medical Educators to assist with developing and delivering JCTS Cultural Safety and Health Education to registrars. Key to your success will be your ability to collaborate with and develop strong working relationships with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health program team and the community.

As one of our Cultural Educators, you’ll also:

• Engage and partner with key stakeholders to co-design cultural content for region-wide support at the various training events.
• Participate in cultural observation visits, providing advice and guidance to registrars working in an Aboriginal Medical Service.
• Mentor and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registrars.
• Deliver JCTS Cultural Safety and Health Education sessions and workshops.
• Represent JCTS in relevant stakeholder committees, forums, and meetings, actively participating in discussions.
• Support GP Registrars’ training in Aboriginal Medical Services, offering education, mentoring, and feedback during clinical placements.
• Participate in bi-weekly team meetings and monthly stakeholder meetings.
• Work with our local team to identify improvements to training and operational processes and key documents.

Skills and Experience

• Strong personal responsibility grounded cultural identity, and excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of regional community, traditional customs, and contemporary practices, including women’s and men’s business.
• Ability to engage and educate diverse audiences with sensitivity, empathy, and respect for cultural differences.
• Experience in designing and delivering Cultural Safety Training, including developing presentations and small group discussions.
• A self-directed team member who thrives in a flexible work environment which combines remote work with occasional office days when not attending education events.
• Requires a current driver’s licence and flexibility to travel across NSW/ACT.

JCTS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.