The Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia Limited (AHCSA) is the peak body representing Aboriginal community-controlled health and substance misuse services in South Australia at state and national levels.

Our primary role is to be the ‘health voice’ for all Aboriginal people in South Australia. We achieve this by advocating for the community and supporting workers through our Member Services with appropriate Aboriginal health programs based on a holistic perspective of health.

AHCSA’s Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Program works with Aboriginal health services and the broader health sector across South Australia to support the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBVs). The program’s objectives are to:

Develop culturally appropriate health promotion activities aimed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at risk of STIs including Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Trichomonas, HIV and Syphilis and on BBVs including hepatitis B and hepatitis C.

Support Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) in South Australia in strengthening control strategies to diminish the impact of STIs and BBVs through prevention, early detection and treatment including prioritising community engagement and community led responses.

Broad Purpose of Role

The Manager, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Blood Borne Viruses (Manager) is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Program to provide Aboriginal South Australians with access to high-quality, culturally sensitive BBV, sexual and reproductive services.

The position provides oversight and leadership across the Program’s key focus areas of BBV, STIs, sexual and reproductive health, ensuring alignment with funding and other requirements, and building the capacity of Member Services to provide high quality evidence-based care to their communities in these areas. This also includes facilitating the sector moving towards an integrated approach to sexual and reproductive health care to support a holistic and coordinated approach to care, consistent with best practice and policy directions.

The Manager oversees program engagement with Member Services, Program partners and other key stakeholders to guide best practice approaches, support effective screening, testing programs, and build the capability of the ACCH sector to deliver high quality services to their communities through the provision training, development and support. The Manager also leads the provision of expert advice and advocacy on policy and program-related matters.

The Manager works closely with Member Services, Program partners, and other stakeholders to develop and promote strategies that strengthen the ACCH sector’s capacity and capability to provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services for Aboriginal people.

The Manager is accountable and reports directly to the Senior PHMO / General Manager, Public Health Programs, and works collaboratively as a member of the Public Health Programs Work Group. It is responsible for managing a team of health professionals with expertise in BBV, sexual and reproductive health.

Special conditions

Requires the ability to travel intra-state and interstate, including overnight absences.

National Police Certificate required.

Out of hours work will be required.

Statement of Key Responsibilities

Program Development and Management: Leading the planning and development of the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Program

Engagement and Partnerships: Overseeing efforts to collaborate and partner with Member Services, Program partners and other key stakeholders to advance approaches to addressing BBVs, STIs and improving sexual and reproductive health for Aboriginal people

Advocacy and Advice: Providing policy consultation and advice on BBV, STI, sexual and reproductive health issues affecting Aboriginal people and communities and promoting the role of the ACCH sector in addressing these

Operational Management: Leading activities to support the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses Program

Team Leadership: Fostering a productive and supportive environment and providing leadership for BBV STI Team members

Essential Experience

Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of public health strategies, programs and initiatives, particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Experience in contributing to effective clinical governance systems, developing quality improvement strategies, and driving continuous improvements to ensure programs are culturally appropriate and meet high standards.

Experience collaborating with health professionals, government bodies, and non-government organisations, including working with health sector or Aboriginal community-controlled services.

Experience in providing leadership and guidance to strengthen the capacity of others to respond to public health issues and challenges.

Desirable Experience

Experience undertaking public health research and identifying findings for practical application in health strategies and programs.

Experience in developing and influencing public health policies.

Bachelor of Public Health, Bachelor of Health Science, Master of Public Health

What we offer

The opportunity to join the peak body representing Aboriginal community-controlled health and substance misuse services in South Australia

Encourages work/life balance

An inclusive and diverse workplace

Great salary package and benefits

Generous leave provisions

Special Conditions

Out of normal hours work may be required.

National Police Certificate is required.

Working with Children Screening required.

Conditions of Employment

A valid National Police Certificate will be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

Please note that you may be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations.

A valid Driver’s License is required

How to apply

Please apply via SEEK.

To be considered for the role you are required to submit a Resume and Suitability Statement of no more than 5 pages.

The Suitability Statement has to address the Statement of Key Responsibilities of the Job and Person Specification. Only applications that have addressed the Statement of Key Responsibilities will be considered.

Visit our webpage to find the Job and Person Specification under the Work With Us tab - https://ahcsa.org.au/work-with-us/current-opportunities/ or you can contact Julian Snook, Human Resources Manager for any other queries via [email protected].

Please note, late applications will not be accepted and no agencies please

Closing Date for applications: 14th May 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

This position may be filled prior to the closing date of the Advertisement.