Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager - Level 3
Location: Based at an MLHD Facility or Corporate Office
Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ671132
Applications close: 9 July 2026
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.
Where you’ll be working
Join our team at MLHD for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our diverse communities. We are committed to advancing Aboriginal health outcomes and fostering culturally safe, inclusive services and workplaces.
What you’ll be doing
The Aboriginal Cultural Capability Manager plays a vital role in providing tailored guidance and culturally appropriate support to Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitators, to enhance workforce capability, inclusion and wellbeing.
This position centres on care, guidance and cultural insight, helping to create the conditions for consistent, high‑quality and culturally safe education across the organisation. The role will maintain respectful relationships with local Aboriginal communities and partners to ensure culturally informed, responsive, and locally relevant service delivery.
The Manager, Aboriginal Cultural Capability provides strategic and operational leadership to strengthen cultural safety, respect, and inclusion across MLHD.
In this role, you will:
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Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of Aboriginal cultural capability programs, including Respecting the Difference training
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Drive organisation-wide cultural change by embedding Aboriginal perspectives into policies, services and governance
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Build and sustain strong partnerships with local Aboriginal communities, leaders and stakeholders
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Provide expert cultural advice to executives, managers and teams
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Support, coach and develop the Aboriginal Cultural Capability team
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Monitor program outcomes, analyse data and produce high-quality reports to inform continuous improvement
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Champion culturally safe and inclusive workforce practices across the District
About You
You are a strong and culturally grounded leader with a passion for improving outcomes for Aboriginal communities. You will:
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Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (genuine occupational qualification)
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Bring strong connection to and knowledge of local Aboriginal communities
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Have demonstrated experience leading cultural capability initiatives and training programs
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Demonstrate proven ability to influence change and embed culturally safe practices in complex organisations
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Have highly developed communication, engagement and stakeholder management skills
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Have experience leading and supporting teams, fostering culturally safe and inclusive workplaces
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Have strong understanding of historical and contemporary factors impacting Aboriginal health outcomes
What MLHD can offer:
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Opportunity to lead meaningful cultural change across a large health organisation
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A supportive environment that values Aboriginal leadership and knowledge
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Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
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Professional development and career progression opportunities
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Flexible work options to support work-life balance
Additional Information
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This position is identified for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NSW)
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A current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the District is required
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This role requires a willingness to undertake a National Police Check and Category B vaccination compliance
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An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions and remain valid for up to 18 months.
How to apply
To be considered, please submit your application addressing the selection criteria and outlining your experience in leading Aboriginal cultural capability initiatives.
Need more information?
For role-related queries, please contact:
Kirrian Steer – Senior Manager, Education and Organisational Development Service at
[email protected]
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
