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

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.

The Senior Program Officer, Blood Borne Viruses (Senior Program Officer) is responsible for coordinating the planning and delivery of all BBV-related components of the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Program.

The position undertakes a range of activities to increase the capacity of ACCHs to deliver high quality care in the testing and treatment of BBVs for Aboriginal people. This includes coordinating BBV screening and health promotion activities across the ACCH sector, and building the capability of the sector to participate in testing and treatment activities through the provision of workforce development support. The position also provides specialist advice, information, advocacy and assistance across AHCSA and the sector on BBV issues.

While the focus of this position is primarily on the BBV component of the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Program, it also provides support for sexual health components of the Program, as required.

The Senior Program Officer is accountable to and reports to the Manager, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Blood Borne Viruses, and works closely with all members of the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Blood Borne Viruses Team and the Public Health Medical Officers. It also works collaboratively with all AHCSA staff, Member Services, Program partners and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning and Coordination: Undertaking planning of activities associated with the BBV component of the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Program

Testing and Treatment Support: Assisting Member Services to plan BBV testing and treatment activities with their local communities

Capacity Building and Training: Supporting Member Services to increase their capacity to participate in BBV testing and treatment activities through provision of training, resources and support

Health Promotion and Community Engagement: Coordinating health promotion initiatives to support BBV testing and treatment undertaken by the ACCH sector

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management: Building and maintaining productive relationships with Member Services and other stakeholders to support the Program

Information Advice and Advocacy: Providing information and expert guidance on BBV matters and priorities for the ACCH sector

Program Monitoring and Reporting: Participating in monitoring and evaluation activities and coordinating reporting in relation to the BBV components of the Program

Essential Experience

Experience in the design and delivery of culturally safe and responsive Aboriginal public health programs, developed through collaboration with health professionals, services and community members.

Proven experience in the development and implementation of strategies for health promotion, disease prevention, and the reduction of health disparities within Aboriginal populations.

Experience in developing and maintaining effective networks, alliances and stakeholder relationships to support program delivery.

Experience in program evaluation and reporting, including analysis of data and outcomes to assess effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

Desirable Experience

Experience in providing health promotion and prevention services to Aboriginal people within an ACCH organisation.

Experience participating in community development projects within Aboriginal communities, collaborating with local stakeholders to identify needs and facilitate capacity-building initiatives.

Experience delivering health promotion and prevention services related to blood borne viruses.

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice with registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

Degree or Diploma in Public Health, Health Sciences, Primary Health Care 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.

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 the Human Resources team at [email protected].

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

Closing Date for applications: Friday 27th June 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.