Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251 to $134,809 - Depending on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ666016
Application Close: Sunday 14th June 2026 at 11.59pm
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) are seeking applications from passionate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who have knowledge and experience in delivering cultural awareness and capability programs that aim to improve outcomes for community.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position: Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. This is a genuine occupational qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
About the Opportunity
The Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator promotes and champions cultural capability, safety and responsiveness throughout the organisation. The position develops key initiatives and delivers education and training for employees to enhance cultural capability and inclusivity within the workplace. This includes leading the coordination, facilitation and evaluation of the NSW Health Respecting the Difference cultural awareness program and working with key internal and external stakeholders to develop a range of Aboriginal specific learning initiatives that aim to build culturally safe and responsive workplaces and health services for Aboriginal staff, patients, carers, families and visitors.
This role sits within the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team, which provides leadership, direction and education to support the district's progress towards achieving Aboriginal workforce related objectives outlined in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, NSW Health Good Health Great Jobs Aboriginal Workforce and Respecting the Difference Frameworks.
About You
To help create long lasting systemic change:
* You're a proud Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, well connected to community, with strong cultural knowledge and values and a passion for change.
* You bring experience in delivering or facilitating cultural education and know how to connect with people at all levels.
* You have a degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a similar role.
* You have knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal cultures and the historical social issues that impact the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people on the Central Coast.
Benefits
* Work-life balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
* Financial benefits: Salary packaging, novated leasing, and access to relocation assistance.
* Health and wellbeing: Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, EAP counselling, and discounted private health insurance.
* Professional development: Free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
* Cultural Supports: NAIDOC leave, cultural mentoring and supervision, networking with other Aboriginal staff and health professionals.
Equal Opportunity
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. For Category A positions, mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment, is required. Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID‐19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines; however, COVID‐19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
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