Aboriginal Workforce Coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt and Cumberland Hospitals


Join Us to Make a Difference

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is seeking an experienced and passionate Aboriginal Workforce Coordinator to lead, implement, and drive strategic initiatives focused on increasing the employment, development, and retention of Aboriginal people in the health workforce. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the health sector by supporting the delivery of high-quality care to diverse communities.

• Work alongside People & Culture, community partners, and stakeholders to foster an inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
• WSLHD is dedicated to providing primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services serving the people of Western Sydney, covering the Auburn, Blacktown, Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs, as well as providing tertiary care to the Greater Western Region.
• Aligned with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment, WSLHD’s goal is to offer better health services to the people of Western Sydney and beyond.

About the Role

The Aboriginal Workforce Coordinator is a pivotal role within WSLHD, dedicated to improving employment outcomes for Aboriginal people and contributing to broader health equity initiatives. This position focuses on creating sustainable employment pathways, professional development opportunities, and culturally safe workplaces for Aboriginal staff across the organisation.

• Working closely with internal teams, community partners, and Aboriginal staff, you will help build an inclusive, supportive environment throughout the recruitment, onboarding, and employment journey.
• Based at Mount Druitt Hospital and reporting to the Director Aboriginal Health Strategy, this role will work in strong partnership with People & Culture at Cumberland Hospital with a focus on developing and delivering culturally safe, inclusive recruitment and talent acquisition strategies that drive meaningful Aboriginal employment outcomes.
• Regular travel across hospital facilities and services within Western Sydney will be required to support workforce initiatives and engage directly with Aboriginal staff, communities, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of the Aboriginal Workforce Strategy, focusing on career growth through training, employment, and development.
• Identify and eliminate barriers in recruitment processes, embedding culturally safe practices throughout employment stages.
• Collaborate with education and training providers to offer traineeships, apprenticeships, and graduate placement programs.
• Provide mentorship and support to Aboriginal staff, including facilitating mentoring programs and promoting cultural representation.

About You:

• A proud Aboriginal person with demonstrated leadership experience in Aboriginal workforce, health, or community roles.
• Proven ability to engage, negotiate, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, history, and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal communities.
• Exceptional project management and organisational skills, capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to influence and lead transformational workforce change within complex systems.
• Willingness to travel throughout Western Sydney to various hospital facilities and services as required.
  
  

What We Offer

As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the community while developing your career in a dynamic and evolving health district.

• Permanent full-time leadership opportunity within a dynamic health district.
• Meaningful work that delivers tangible impact for the community.
• The chance to influence strategic workforce development at a senior level
• Growth and development opportunities, with the potential for advancement in the future.
• A supportive, culturally safe workplace for all staff.
  
  

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about creating real change and improving employment outcomes for Aboriginal people in Western Sydney, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online by submitting your resume, cover letter and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

1. Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal communities and communication/ cross-communication protocols with a high level of awareness and understanding of the sensitivities and current issues affecting Aboriginal communities.
2. Extensive knowledge of and experience within the current health environment within NSW; the interplay between Aboriginal culture, health status and health outcomes; and contemporary issues impacting on Aboriginal health and Aboriginal health workforce.
3. Experience in developing, implementing and administering policies, projects and programs which impact Aboriginal employment and workforce planning.
4. Proven ability to interpret and analyse complex information with advanced skills in data management and utilisation for problem solving and planning.
5. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a positive, collaborative and supportive manner to achieve agreed outcomes.
6. High level experience in all aspects of project management.
7. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills including demonstrated capacity to consult and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
8. Demonstrated leadership experience, including recruitment and talent acquisition, with a focus on delivering culturally safe and inclusive outcomes.
   
   

Requisition ID: REQ574196
Applications Close: 21st May 2025

Need more information?

• 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