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.

AHCSA delivers nationally accredited training and has been registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) since 2004 (RTO 40142). AHCSA prides itself on providing a comfortable learning environment reflective of the organisation’s cultural values and connections.

Summary of the Role

The Clinical Educator / Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) is responsible for developing and delivering high quality accredited vocational education and training programs for the Aboriginal health sector through AHCSA’s RTO.

This position involves key activities in educational program planning, delivery, and assessment, with a focus on enhancing the experience of AHCSA students and maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment. Key responsibilities include curriculum development, course delivery, assessment management, quality assurance, student engagement and support, as well as maintaining the administrative requirements related to training programs.

The Clinical Educator / AHP plays a pivotal role in helping AHCSA build a well-qualified and skilled Aboriginal health workforce, supporting Member Services to strengthen the Aboriginal community-controlled health sector, and contributing to improving the capacity of mainstream health services to effectively address the health needs of Aboriginal communities.

Essential Experience

• Extensive clinical experience working as an Aboriginal Health Worker or nurse in the ACCHO sector.
• Qualifications in primary health care at Aboriginal Health Worker Certificate IV level, Enrolled Nursing or Registered Nursing level.
• Health practitioner registered with AHPRA, with specialisation in primary health care
• This role would suit an AHP looking to move into an Educator position OR an experienced AHP Clinical Educator
• Certificate IV Training & Assessment or desire to undertake this qualification

Desirable Experience

• Experience in adult education
• Experience in educational curriculum development

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: 24th October 2025

This position may be filled prior to the closing date of the advertisement. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.