Join an organisation known for excellence in patient care and innovation
Play a key role in strengthening cultural safety and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities
Contribute to real, system-wide change by embedding culturally responsive practices across NSW Ambulance
About the opportunity
The Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator works with the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader to promote and champion cultural capability, safety and responsiveness throughout the organisation. The position develops key initiatives and delivers education and training for employees with a focus on the Respecting the Difference training, to enhance Aboriginal cultural capability and inclusivity within NSW Ambulance.
The position is dedicated to strengthening organisational cultural capability and engaging with local Aboriginal communities to drive meaningful change. The role collaborates with diverse stakeholders to deliver initiatives across NSW Health. It supports staff at all levels to build culturally safe and respectful practices, fostering an environment where Aboriginal staff and communities feel respected, valued, and supported. This position requires strong community connections and the ability to provide astute, respectful guidance to non-Aboriginal stakeholders.
The Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator is primarily responsible for the rollout of NSW Ambulance's Aboriginal development training program, Respecting the Difference. This includes the coordination, facilitation, evaluation and reporting on learning outcomes for all staff, and the development of strategies for continuous quality improvement of the program. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing the ability of all staff across NSW Ambulance to improve service delivery through positive changes to practice, particularly when interacting with Aboriginal people as work colleagues and patients. This position requires a deep understanding of how history has impacted Aboriginal people today, particularly in respect to their health.
Please refer to the Role Description for further information.
About You
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- This is an identified position for persons of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act (1977).
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent demonstrated experience in developing and delivering programs in the Aboriginal cultural capability training and/or workforce development.
- Demonstrated ability to address challenges related to cultural capability, inclusion and systemic barriers in diverse workplace settings.
- Demonstrated experience in training and group facilitation and presentation, particularly in cultural capability training.
Contact People
- NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality and people with a disability.
- If you are an Aboriginal Person and wish to obtain more information about applying for the role with NSW Ambulance, please contact our Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Coordinator via [email protected] or visit Stepping Up. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health.
- If you wish to discuss any adjustments to the recruitment process to present your best self, please contact [email protected]
- If you have any questions about this role, please contact Claire Allen via [email protected].
How to Apply
Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.
Question 1: Please describe a time when you have had to influence cultural change in a complex organisation and what techniques you used to achieve this.
Question 2: Please describe a time when you have had to facilitate a discussion being mindful to be inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds. Please describe how you encouraged people to participate and feel safe during this conversation.
Additional Information
- 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.
- Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing
- Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill permanent and temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.
- Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience, and understanding of the role.
Any AI-assisted content should still reflect your own capability; candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate examples during interview.
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Conditions
- There is no entitlement to Transferred Employees Benefit (TEB) or travel allowance associated with this opportunity.
- No NSW Ambulance accommodation is provided.
- Employees currently undertaking an Extended Care Paramedic or Intensive Care Paramedic consolidation periods are eligible to apply however will need to complete all training and return of service obligations before accepting any relief/acting opportunities.
- Employees currently undertaking a Special Operations Team (SOT) consolidation period are not eligible to apply for positions other than SOT positions. This includes positions offered via merit selection, transfer lists or later transfer mechanism, expressions of interest or secondments.
- If you are currently a Paramedic or in a role that is covered by the NSW Ambulance Death and Income Protection Benefits (State) Award 2022, please ensure that you have sought advice prior to accepting this position. For further information please contact Paramedic Insurance via [email protected].
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Salary Range: $114,251 - $134,809 per annum + Super & Benefits (Health Mgr Lvl 2)
Location: Sydney Olympic Park, with the option of a flexible workplace arrangement.
Application Close: Midnight on 21 June 2026
