Requisition ID: REQ Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per weeks Remuneration: $118,821.00 - $140,201.00 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Location: SWSLHD District Wide (primarily based across Liverpool & Campbelltown Hospitals) Applications close: 01/11/2026 Contact: Sarah Morris - Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader on

In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW). Do you want to contribute to the health and wellbeing of your mob? Achieve Something Great Are you an Aboriginal person with strong cultural knowledge, connection to community and a passion for building cultural capability? This is an chance to join SWSLHD as an Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator and play a key role in strengthening cultural capability and cultural safety across a large metropolitan Local Health District.

You will facilitate Aboriginal cultural capability training across the South Western Sydney region, supporting staff to build their knowledge, understanding and confidence to work respectfully and safely with Aboriginal people, families and communities. You will also contribute to broader cultural capability strategies and initiatives that strengthen culturally safe workplaces and improve the experience of Aboriginal people accessing our health services. Working across Liverpool and Campbelltown Hospitals, as well as other sites and services across SWSLHD, you will build relationships, facilitate meaningful conversations and support staff to turn cultural learning into culturally safe practice.

What you’ll do

- Work collaboratively within the Aboriginal Cultural Capability team, contributing to shared priorities, supporting colleagues and maintaining a flexible, team-focused approach.
- Design, facilitate and evaluate and continuously improve cultural capability programs, including Respecting the Difference and broader workforce development initiatives.
- Facilitate challenging conversations about Aboriginal culture, racism, bias and cultural safety, confidently responding to resistance, questions and differing perspectives.
- Contribute to organisation-wide cultural capability strategies, resources and initiatives that strengthen cultural safety for Aboriginal staff, patients, families and communities.
- Build relationships with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders across the organisation to ensure Aboriginal perspectives and community knowledge inform cultural capability activities.




- Work independently while managing competing priorities across multiple sites and services.

Are You the Right Fit?

- Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with strong cultural identity, cultural knowledge and connection to community.
- Have demonstrated experience facilitating workshops, delivering education or training programs, and confidently engaging groups.
- Robust ability to adapt communication approaches for executive leaders, frontline staff, clinicians, corporate teams, students and community stakeholders.
- Ability to confidently draw on lived experience and cultural knowledge when supporting learning and cultural capability development.
- Have the confidence and self‑awareness to facilitate difficult conversations about racism, bias and cultural safety, while maintaining professionalism when challenged.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cultural load, maintain wellbeing and sustain effective practice in a culturally demanding role.
- Demonstrate strong relationship‑building skills, with the ability to quickly establish trust, credibility and productive working relationships with staff, leaders, Aboriginal communities and stakeholders.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement. Tell us about your mob and connection to culture?
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent demonstrated experience in developing and delivering programs in the Aboriginal cultural capability training and/or workforce development.
- Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating cultural capability education and community engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships to address challenges related to cultural capability, inclusion and systemic barriers to create change.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C‑Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included)



from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Financial Perks

- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full‑time and part‑time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full‑time employees

Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Vaccination Requirements: All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

Child Safe Employment: South Western Sydney Local Health District is 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 implementing the 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.

Temporary Positions: For fixed‑term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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📌 Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator (Health Mgr Lvl 2) - Perm FT (Sydney)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney