Aboriginal Training Coordinator
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Drive Aboriginal employment at WSLHD by coordinating training programs, creating opportunities, and supporting career development for students.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 – $129,624 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is focused on providing exceptional healthcare to the diverse communities across western Sydney. The district is dedicated to improving health outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to respect and empowerment.
- Delivers primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare
- Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta
- Aims to enhance health services for western Sydney and beyond
- Innovates in healthcare and research
- Fosters a collaborative, supportive work culture
- Partners with Western Sydney University and University of Sydney
What you'll be doing
The WSLHD Aboriginal Traineeship Coordinator will drive initiatives to increase Aboriginal employment within the district by coordinating education and training programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. In this role you will be responsible for:
- Promoting and coordinating Aboriginal traineeships, cadetships, and internships
- Improving Aboriginal employment across clinical and non-clinical roles
- Working with various programs to support career growth for Aboriginal students
- Focusing on increasing Aboriginal representation in multiple professional streams
- Partnering with educational institutions to create opportunities
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
- Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977Experience in, and broad knowledge of, the NSW healthcare system.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in coordination of large projects and/or programs, with a focus on and understanding of Vocational Education Training (VET) programs.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills with an ability to draft high quality correspondence and reports.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- High level customer service and stakeholder engagement skills with demonstrated ability to liaise with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work with minimal direction and undertake a diverse range of tasks relating to the management of a VET educational training program.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, with proven ability to: work effectively at all levels of the organization; influence and drive outcomes, through persuasion and the ability to gain respect and creditability with management and employees.
- Prior experience working in a health setting and/or education setting, with a keen interest in improving patient outcomes and development of employment opportunities for Aboriginal candidates.
Requisition ID: REQ549930
Applications Close: 20th March 2025
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Belinda Cashman on Belinda.Cashman@health.nsw.gov.au or 0439 551 086.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
