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.

Broad Purpose of the Role

The Manager, Priority Programs (Manager) leads the co-design and delivery of primary health programs with Member Services, aimed at improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities by providing high quality, culturally appropriate health services in identified priority areas. The position takes the lead in identifying priority areas that require program responses and works collaboratively with Member Services to co-design and implement evidence-based programs that address local needs.

The Manager works closely with Member Services to guide the delivery and transition of priority programs into operations, ensuring sustainability where appropriate. This includes overseeing the design and coordination of system supports and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen Member Services. Additionally, the Manager provides expert advice, shapes policy, and advocates for primary health issues and priorities that impact the ACCH sector.

The Manager is accountable to and reports to the General Manager, Primary Health Programs. The position works under limited direction and has management responsibility for the delivery of priority primary health programs, in line with well-established frameworks, policies, procedures and other requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development and Management: Leading the co-design, coordination, delivery and transition (where appropriate) of priority programs to operations, for and with Member Services

Engagement and Partnerships: Overseeing efforts to collaborate and partner with Member Services and other key stakeholders to support sustainable priority programs

Data Management, Monitoring and Evaluation: Overseeing data collection, analysis and reporting to demonstrate the outcomes of priority programs, identify opportunities for improvement and inform new approaches

Advocacy and Advice: Providing policy consultation and advice on priority primary health issues affecting Aboriginal people and communities and promoting the role of the ACCH sector in addressing these

Team Leadership: Fostering a productive and supportive environment and providing leadership for Priority Programs Team members

Essential Experience

Experience in analysing Aboriginal health needs and trends, and the provision of policy advice related to Aboriginal health.

Experience in liaising with and engaging stakeholders in the Aboriginal community-controlled health sector to identify health needs and develop responses through co-designing new projects and initiatives.

Experience liaising with key stakeholders across non-government and government organisations.

Desirable Experience

Degree or Diploma or higher in Public Health, Primary Health Care, Aboriginal Health or related field.

What we offer

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

A workplace that 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.

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

National Police Certificate is required.

Working with Children Screening may be 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: 30th 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.