Please note, a requirement of this position is that the incumbent identifies as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption from the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

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.

Summary of the Role

AHCSA is participating in the First Nations Health Worker Traineeship program, an Australian government initiative designed to support up to 500 First Nations individuals in undertaking accredited training in the health sector to become either an Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) or an Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) by 2027.

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is responsible for delivering the program, with AHCSA receiving funding for a Jurisdictional Traineeship Coordinator position to oversee the program's implementation in South Australia.

The Jurisdictional Traineeship Coordinator (Coordinator) is responsible for managing all aspects of the program to ensure effective delivery in South Australia. This includes promoting the program, facilitating enrolments, matching trainees with Member Services, and providing ongoing support to both trainees and Member Services throughout the traineeship process.

The Coordinator works closely with AHCSA’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to manage the training components of the program. Additionally, the position offers information and guidance to Member Services and trainees regarding available funding opportunities and support, while building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to enhance the program’s success.

Key Responsibilities

Program Promotion and Enrolments: Promoting the traineeship program, providing information and facilitating enrolments

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and providing advice on additional funding opportunities and supports

Trainee Support and Engagement: Supporting trainees through regular points of contact and identifying additional support options

Community of Practice and Collaboration: Participating in community of practice meetings and governance structures to facilitate collaboration and share best practices

Reporting and Evaluation: Fulfilling reporting requirements and participating in program monitoring and evaluation activities

Essential Experience

Experience in mentoring and supporting students, including on trainee or work placements.

Experience in developing and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to meet program outcomes, including state and national government stakeholders, Aboriginal organisations, employers and Aboriginal communities and individuals.

Experience in data collection, record management and reporting through the monitoring and analysis of databases.

Experience in writing evaluation reports for government funded programs.

Desirable Experience

Previous working experience in the Aboriginal community-controlled health sector.

Experience representing organisations at national level forums.

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

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 Check is required.

A valid Driver’s License is required.

A requirement of the position is that the incumbent identifies as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption from the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

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: 22nd July 2025

Please note, this position is an identified role whereby the incumbent identifies as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption from the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

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