Assistant Director Cultural Safety in Sydney

Assistant Director Cultural Safety in Sydney

Sydney Temporary 150000 - 150000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of a Cultural Safety Learning Program.
  • Company: Join a Federal Government client focused on cultural safety and community engagement.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, superannuation, and potential contract extension.
  • Other info: Opportunity to lead a team and drive meaningful change in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by championing cultural safety and working closely with First Nations communities.
  • Qualifications: Experience in training initiatives and strong project management skills required.

The predicted salary is between 150000 - 150000 $ per year.

  • Talent International is currently recruiting for an
  • EL1 Assistant Director Cultural Safety Learning to work for one of our
  • Federal Government clients at any of the client’s office locations in NSW
  • The position is a

12-month contract with the possibility of extension.

The role pays

  • $602.55 per day + Super
  • 7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

About the role

You will oversee the design and delivery of the Cultural Safety Learning Program, embedding culturally responsive, strengths-based approaches into organisational learning and development.

Working closely with First Nations peoples, communities and organisations, you will drive genuine co-design, provide strategic advice and lead a team to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development and implementation of the Cultural Safety Learning Program and related workforce capability initiatives.
  • Oversee the scheduling, coordination and delivery of facilitated and self-directed training.
  • Champion organisational and cultural change, ensuring learning approaches respond to First Nations cultural and community contexts.
  • Manage program planning, governance, risks, milestones, evaluation and executive reporting.
  • Provide high-level cultural safety learning, policy and strategic advice, including preparing Ministerial briefs, submissions and committee papers.
  • Build effective partnerships and lead consultation and co-design with First Nations peoples, communities, organisations and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with HR, learning and development, and operational teams to embed cultural safety into workforce capability planning.
  • Represent the agency in senior forums, working groups and committees.
  • Lead, mentor and support staff, manage workloads and promote a safe, positive and high-performing workplace.

Specific project responsibilities may change in line with agency priorities.

About you

To be successful, you will demonstrate

  • Experience leading complex training, learning and workforce capability initiatives incorporating governance, risk management and co-design.
  • Strong project and program management skills, including planning, monitoring, reporting and timely delivery.
  • The ability to build trusted, respectful relationships with First Nations peoples, communities, organisations and leaders, supporting genuine partnerships and culturally safe outcomes.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess diverse information, evaluate policy impacts and develop evidence-based recommendations.
  • Proven leadership skills, including managing resources, setting priorities and supporting high-performing teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive briefs and reports and representing an organisation in high-level forums.
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to manage risks and drive policy and organisational change.

Desirable experience and qualifications

  • Experience working with First Nations peoples, communities and/or organisations.
  • Experience designing or delivering training within First Nations policy or service delivery settings.
  • Relevant qualifications in education, training, human resources, public policy, social sciences, law, Indigenous studies or a related field.
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
  • Experience working with or within relevant government agencies or Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
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We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Director Cultural Safety in Sydney

Cultural Safety Learning Program Design
Co-design with First Nations Peoples
Project Management
Governance and Risk Management
Training Delivery
Stakeholder Engagement
Analytical Skills