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 Ear Health Coordinator, Priority Programs position is a Full-Time 12 month fixed position.

The Priority Programs, Ear Health Coordinator is responsible for delivering ear and hearing activities to enhance capability and capacity of member services to deliver ear and hearing health services. The role will contribute to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap 2020 (Outcome 4) towards the significant reduction in prevention ear disease and hearing loss of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Priority Programs, Ear Health Coordinator works closely with Member Services and primary health clinics to implement best practice in ear health detection, treatment and management for children and young people.

The Ear Health Coordinator is accountable to and reports to the Manager, Priority Programs and works in close collaboration with all AHCSA staff, Member Services, health professionals and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Information Advice and Advocacy: Providing information and expert guidance on ear and hearing health

Program Co-design and Development: Coordinating the co-design and development of ear and hearing health services with Member Services

Program Implementation: Coordinating the delivery and transition (where appropriate) of the ear and hearing program to operations, for and with Member Services

Stakeholder and Relationship Management: Building and maintaining productive relationships with Member Services and other stakeholders

Program Evaluation, Monitoring and Reporting: Coordinate and support monitoring and evaluation of ear and hearing program in partnership with Member Services to determine impact within communities and establish improvement strategies

Essential Experience

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 working in Aboriginal health and analysing Aboriginal health needs and trends, drawing upon a sound knowledge of the complexities and multi-faceted nature of Aboriginal health and wellbeing, and the transgenerational effects of colonisation.

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

Desirable Experience

Experience in community consultation, community development and coordinating and facilitating the establishment of networks.

Experience ear and hearing health, drawing upon knowledge of legislation, policies and strategies, including prevention and appropriate treatment.

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or Degree or Diploma in Public health, Primary, 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.

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 the Human Resources team at [email protected].

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

Closing Date for applications: 16th July 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.