First Nations Health Education Lead

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the First Nations Health Unit

The First Nations Health Unit at Austin Health leads and coordinates initiatives to improve the health, wellbeing, and cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Unit drives key strategies such as the Cultural Safety Plan and Aboriginal Employment Plan, and works closely with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to embed cultural safety across all services.

About the role 

The First Nations Health Education Lead plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering culturally safe education programs for Austin Health staff. This includes leading interactive face-to-face sessions and online modules co-designed with ACCOs and the Clinical Education Unit. The role supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students through mentoring and advocacy, fostering professional growth and wellbeing.

A regular day will see you:   

• Lead the design and delivery of Austin Health’s Aboriginal Cultural Safety Education Program.
• Facilitate interactive education sessions and online learning modules.
• Collaborate with ACCOs and internal stakeholders to ensure culturally responsive education.
• Mentor and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
• Monitor and report on KPIs related to cultural safety education and workforce development.

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status (special measures apply).
• Experience in developing and delivering culturally safe education programs.
• Ability to mentor and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural values and health practices.
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach.

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 
• Opportunities to lead cultural safety education and influence organisational change.

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Sarah Joyce, Director, First Nations Health at Sarah.Joyce@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Friday 2 January 2026