Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator (ID: REQ692092)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 2 – Full Time, Exempt (Until August 2028)

Remuneration: $118,821.00 - $140,201.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Additional Benefits: Competitive remuneration, a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working, as well as comprehensive leave entitlements.

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11:59 PM

“Deliver culturally safe training and support workforce capability”

- Deliver Respecting the Differenceand other Aboriginal cultural safety programs across NSW Health, ensuring education is culturally safe, engaging and responsive to local community contexts
- Participate in reflective practice and supervision to support personal wellbeing, manage cultural and emotional load, and strengthen facilitation practice
- Collaborate with other facilitators, coaches and the Centre of Expertise and Delivery Hub teams to support consistent, high‑quality education delivery and continuous improvement

About the Opportunity The Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator plays a key role in delivering Respecting the Difference and other Aboriginal cultural safety education programs across NSW Health. Working within the Delivery Hub in the Centre of Expertise at the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI), this role supports the NSW Health workforce to build understanding, respect and culturally safe practice through education that is grounded in Aboriginal knowledges, community connection and lived experience.

The Facilitator engages with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders to ensure training reflects local cultural protocols and priorities, contributes to the development of localised content and learning experiences, and participates in evaluation and feedback processes that support continuous improvement.

This role requires working confidently in emotionally complex learning environments and a strong commitment to reflective practice, supervision and self‑care, recognising the cultural and emotional demands of delivering Aboriginal cultural safety education across a large and diverse health system.





HETI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace which reflects the community we serve.We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) is a leading provider of high-quality training and education to support more than 140,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, trainers, managers and leaders across the NSW health system.

HETI offers competitive remuneration (base salary plus super and leave loading), a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working (all staff are required to attend the office weekly), as well as comprehensive leave entitlements and discounted access to fitness facilities. Professional development is well embedded in our organisation and staff are encouraged to continue their studies and take opportunities for furthering their careers.

For your application to be considered To submit your application, please provide:

- Your resume (maximum five pages)
- A covering letter outlining your interest in the role (maximum one page)
- A response to the pre-screening questions in your application

Essential Requirements This is an identified Aboriginal position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted as such in their local community. This is a genuine occupational qualification, and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Selection Criteria

1. This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1977 NSW.
2. Relevant qualifications and/or experience in cultural capability, education, health,



or community development, with a commitment to culturally safe practice and Aboriginal-led approaches. (preferably in the healthcare sector).
3. Demonstrated experience in delivering cultural safety education or community-based training, with an understanding of Aboriginal cultural protocols and priorities.
4. Experience contributing to content development, cultural immersion activities, or evaluation processes.

Pre-Screening Questions

1. How have you demonstrated cultural humility and culturally safe practice in your previous roles?
2. Provide an example of how you have contributed to creating a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal people

Need more information?

- The Health Education and Training Institute assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description. Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework

- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more aboutHealth Education & Training Institute

Additional Information

- Applicants will be assessedagainst the essential criteria in Position Description

- NSW Health is committed to accessibilityand may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

- This position is a permanent position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People Please contact the Hiring Manager, Kayeleen Brown on [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or emp...

📌 Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator (Sydney)
🏢 Health Education and Training Institute
📍 Sydney