Aboriginal Education and Initiatives Consultant - Identified Position
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ640555
Location: Newcastle or Sydney
Applications Close: 03 March 2026 - 11:59pm
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
About the Opportunity
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. Be part of a passionate, supportive, and flexible team.
We’re looking for someone equally passionate about education, with strong facilitation skills and cultural awareness especially regarding Aboriginal communities and the historical factors contributing to health disparities between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. The ideal candidate is proactive, confident, and able to work both independently and collaboratively to drive meaningful results.
What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Education and Initiatives Consultant as a member of the Workforce and Culture Unit and is primarily responsible for the rollout of NSW Health Pathology’s Aboriginal cultural awareness program –Respecting the Difference. This includes the coordination, facilitation, evaluation and reporting on learning outcomes for all staff.
The Aboriginal Education and Initiatives Consultant works closely with the Associate Director, Inclusion and Aboriginal Partnerships in the development of strategies to support workforce enhancement, continuance quality improvement and the overall development of a culturally safe health service for patients, parents, carers, families, visitors, staff and volunteers.
What we can offer you
- Financial benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Work-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave
- Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
- Health & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
- Cultural support - Receive cultural mentoring and support in a safe, inclusive space to share experiences and thrive in a diverse workforce
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Aboriginality. Aboriginality is considered a genuine qualification for this position and is authorised under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of education and learning programs for a range of delivery modes.
- Strong connection to and understanding of the historical and social issues impacting on contemporary health outcomes and health education priorities for Aboriginal people and demonstrated understanding of issues faced by Aboriginal communities in the greater western Sydney region.
- Possess Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and application of adult learning principles, and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Senior Management, other stakeholders and all staff within the organisation.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, negotiation, mediation, consultation and communication skills, with proven experience to strategically engage and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve strategic goals, manage multi-faceted projects, meet tight deadlines and produce quality work with strong focus on attention to detail with high level analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team.
- High level of computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Information For Applicants
- NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website for information about applying to NSW Health agencies
- NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
- NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
- You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
- All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
- An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
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For role related queries or questions contact Nathalie Duroux on Nathalie.Duroux@health.nsw.gov.au and/or NSW Health Pathology’s Aboriginal Workforce Team at NSWPATH-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!
