Senior Education Manager, Aboriginal Cultural Capability

Senior Education Manager, Aboriginal Cultural Capability (ID: REQ633534) 

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time 
Remuneration: HSM 4 $147,653.00 - $175,917.00 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 2026 

“Lead the design of culturally safe education programs that empower change across NSW Health.” 

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of cultural safety education programs 

• Champion NSW Health’s Respecting the Difference initiative statewide 

• Ensure culturally safe, evidence informed curricula aligned with strategic priorities 

• Drive quality assurance and evaluation to strengthen Aboriginal cultural capability 

About the Opportunity 
The Senior Education Manager, Aboriginal Cultural Capability leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of NSW Health's Respecting the Difference program and other cultural safety education initiatives. This role ensures that education and training content is culturally safe, evidence-informed, and aligned with NSW Health's strategic priorities.

Working within the Centre of Expertise in the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI), the Senior Education Manager brings deep cultural expertise and advanced educational leadership to design, deliver and evaluate high-quality programs. This role supports the Associate Director in implementing statewide cultural capability initiatives with a focus on curriculum design, adult learning principles, and quality assurance. You will lead the development of culturally safe, evidence informed education and training that strengthens Aboriginal cultural capability and responsiveness across NSW Health, while ensuring local relevance in program delivery. 

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 tertiary qualifications in education, cultural capability, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated relevant experience with expertise in curriculum design, instructional methodology, and program evaluation. Experience in the healthcare sector is highly regarded. 
3. Demonstrated experience in designing and developing culturally safe education programs, with a strong understanding of Aboriginal cultural protocols, community priorities, and adult learning principles. 
4. Proven ability to lead the development and continuous improvement of training content that aligns with strategic workforce priorities and supports cultural safety across a complex health system.
5. Strong experience in engaging Aboriginal stakeholders and knowledge holders in co-design processes that uphold cultural integrity and self-determination.
6. Demonstrated ability to implement evaluation and quality assurance frameworks that measure cultural safety outcomes and inform program refinement 

 
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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 contact Gail 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.