Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator - Identified in Warrawong

Help deliver outcomes that matter most to our Illawarra Shoalhaven community. 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 to enhance cultural capability and inclusivity within the workplace. 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, while also working to empower Aboriginal employees. The Aboriginal Cultural Capability Facilitator is primarily responsible for the rollout of the Health Agency's Aboriginal cultural training program Respecting the Difference and other bespoke cultural training. This includes the coordination, facilitation, evaluation and reporting on learning outcomes for all staff.

These initiatives are aimed at enhancing the ability of all staff across the Health Agency to improve service delivery through positive changes to practice, particularly when interacting with Aboriginal people as work colleagues, patients and visitors.

A little about us. From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events. ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employs over 8,500 staff and provides community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD include:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, and/or equivalent demonstrated experience in developing and delivering cultural capability and workforce development initiatives.
• Current unrestricted NSW driver's licence and willingness to travel across sites and services within the catchment, including overnight stays, to support equitable access to training and workforce development opportunities.
• Corroboration of Aboriginality and community.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.