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, Sector Intelligence leads initiatives across the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health (ACCH) sector to build and leverage sector intelligence for informed decision-making, policy development, and advocacy. This role fosters collaboration among Member Services, encouraging knowledge sharing and joint initiatives to strengthen sector capacity. The position oversees the development of key knowledge assets that guide decision-making, reflecting community needs and emerging trends, and uses these insights to drive sector improvements and influence strategic policy outcomes.

The Manager, Sector Intelligence also supports Member Services in building advocacy skills, empowering them to engage in evidence-based policy discussions. The role represents the ACCH sector in policy forums, effectively communicating sector priorities and advocating for policy outcomes that benefit South Australia's Aboriginal population.

In addition, the Manager maintains strong stakeholder relationships and promotes a culture of collaboration to ensure that Member Services are equipped with the information and resources needed to drive sector improvements and contribute to policy development. The role also facilitates systems that enable sector intelligence and community insights to inform decisions, shape policy, and promote best practice approaches to delivering health services for Aboriginal communities.

The Manager, Sector Intelligence is accountable to and reports to the General Manager, Innovation, Evidence and Reform. The position works under limited direction and has management responsibility for the collection and utilisation of sector intelligence, in line with well-established frameworks, policies, procedures and other requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Sector Intelligence and Knowledge Sharing: Driving the strategic use of sector intelligence to inform priority-setting and decision-making, and foster collaboration amongst Member Services

Strategic Decision-Making Support: Utilising sector intelligence to support informed discussions and decision-making to drive ACCH sector improvements

Policy Research and Analysis: Monitoring the policy environment and leading policy research to inform policy positions and recommendations

Capacity Building and Empowerment: Providing leadership to strengthen the advocacy skills of Member Services to influence policy change

Engagement, Representation, and Advocacy: Representing the ACCH sector in policy forums, leading advocacy efforts, and building networks to promote sector-wide cooperation

Team Leadership: Fostering a productive and supportive environment and providing leadership for Sector Intelligence Team members

Essential Experience

Experience in a senior management role within the health sector, with a proven track record in leading intelligence and data initiatives, strategic planning, and building effective partnerships.

Experience in analysing health trends across Aboriginal communities and the ACCH sector, drawing upon knowledge of public health needs, priorities, epidemiology, and specific trends for Aboriginal communities.

Experience in knowledge management and information sharing (and associated tools) within and across organisations.

Desirable Experience

Extensive experience liaising with member-based organisations to develop sector intelligence strategies.

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