The Coordinator – Traineeship & RTO Operations position is a full-time 2-year fixed term contract.

The Organisation

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.
This position is responsible for coordinating the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Traineeship Program in South Australia while ensuring the smooth operation of AHCSA’s RTO. The role requires direct supervision of Student Support and Administrative staff, supporting effective delivery of training, and maintaining compliance with RTO standards.

The Coordinator works closely with AHCSA’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Manager, Compliance and Accreditation Coordinator, and HR to ensure high-quality services for trainees and Member Services, as well as operational effectiveness within the RTO.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrated experience mentoring and supporting students, including on trainee or workplace placements.
• Experience supervising staff and supporting team development.
• Experience developing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships with Aboriginal organisations, employers, and communities.
• Strong knowledge of RTO compliance, administration, or operations.
• Experience in data collection, record management, and reporting.
• Experience writing evaluation or program reports for government-funded initiatives.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in the Aboriginal community-controlled health sector.
• Experience representing organisations at state or national 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 Screening 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/

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Megan Kivell from Perks People Solutions – [email protected]

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

Closing Date for applications: 26th September 2025
This position may be filled prior to the closing date of the advertisement. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.