Education & Training Manager, Aboriginal Cultural Capability

Education & Training Manager, Aboriginal Cultural Capability (ID: REQ633541) 

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time 
Remuneration: HSM 3 $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation 
Additional Benefits: Work-life balance options, e.g. hybrid work arrangements, accrued days off (ADOs). 
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, Cammeraygal Country 

Applications Close: Midnight on 25 January 2025 
 

"Champion cultural safety and support facilitators to deliver impactful learning" 

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for statewide cultural safety education and training 

• Champion the delivery of Respecting the Difference and other Aboriginal cultural programs 

• Support Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitators through onboarding, mentoring, supervision, and professional development 

• Collaborate with agencies to maintain statewide standards and cultural integrity 

About the Opportunity 
The Education & Training Manager, Aboriginal Cultural Capability provides leadership and operational oversight for the delivery of Respecting the Difference and other Aboriginal cultural safety education and training programs across NSW Health. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent, culturally safe program delivery statewide.

This position is based within the Delivery Hub, which operates within the Centre of Expertise in the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI). The position collaborates closely with agencies and the Centre of Expertise team to ensure education and training meets local needs while maintaining statewide standards and cultural integrity. The position reports to the Associate Director and works in partnership with the Senior Education Manager, Centre of Expertise to deliver high-quality, culturally safe education and training programs.

HETI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from 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.   
  
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. Please include information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity.
2. Relevant qualifications in education, cultural capability, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated relevant experience with expertise with a commitment to Aboriginal-led approaches and culturally safe practice. Experience in the healthcare sector is highly regarded. 
3. Demonstrated experience in delivering or supporting cultural safety training programs, with a strong understanding of Aboriginal cultural protocols, community priorities, and the emotional and cultural demands placed on facilitators. 
4. Proven ability to manage and support a diverse facilitator workforce, including onboarding, mentoring, supervision, and coordination of training delivery across multiple agencies and locations.
5. Strong operational leadership skills, including experience managing complex logistics, surge capacity, and training schedules in dynamic service environments 

 
Need more information?  

1. Click here for the Position Description
2. Find out more about applying for this position 
3. Learn more about Health Education & Training Institute 

Additional Information  

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description. 

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and 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 contactGail Forrest on Gail.Forrest@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role. 

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health. 

Please let HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.