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.

AHCSA is participating in the Elder Care Support Program, an Australian government initiative designed to build a workforce that supports older First Nations people, their families, and carers in accessing aged care services that meet both their physical and cultural needs.

The program aims to increase workforce capability and capacity within community-controlled aged care support, empowering the community-controlled sector to address place-based aged care needs. This initiative is funded to develop a workforce of 250 FTE staff across Australia, providing essential support to older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Australian government has allocated funding through the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) to roll out the program, with funding provided to identified Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to appoint Elder Care Support Connectors to deliver Elder care support to their communities. AHCSA is funded to provide specialised training and support to the Elder care connectors and other staff involved in the delivery of Elder care support services, and general support and advocacy for delivery of the program within South Australia.

Broad Summary of the Role

The Project Officer (Elder Care) position is a Full-Time 2-year fixed position.

The Project Officer (Elder Care) is responsible for planning and assisting with the delivery of activities that support the Elder care support workforce in South Australia. Working closely with the Workforce and Training Coordinator, the Project Officer serves as the primary point of contact for Elder care workforce enquiries, and liaises with the local workforce within South Australia to provide support, information and other resources.

The Project Officer coordinates all non-accredited training and onboarding for the South Australian Elder care workforce, in line with national program requirements. This includes leading all administrative aspects, such as planning and coordinating workforce training and engagement activities including yarning circles, supporting the development and distribution of statewide program communication materials, and promoting the program and the availability of Elder care support services across the state.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Support and Coordination: Assisting the Workforce and Training Coordinator with the scheduling and delivery of non-accredited training and onboarding for Elder Care Support staff

Communication and Engagement: Coordinating communication, engagement and support for South Australia's Elder Care Support workforce

Program planning, reporting and evaluation: Assisting with program management activities including activity planning, reporting, and record keeping

Essential Experience

Experience in or willingness to learn about developing, delivering and/or facilitating training.

Experience building relationships and working closely with Aboriginal organisations and individuals.

Experience in or willingness to learn about data entry and reporting.

Desirable Experience

Experience working in the ageing or aged care sector and with Aboriginal Elders and older communities.

Experience in a project administration role in health or community services delivery.

Community services qualification.

Aboriginal mental health first aid.

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: 5th September 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.