Who are we?

The Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia Limited (AHCSA) is the peak body representing Aboriginal community-controlled health 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 strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that values lived experience, community connection, and diverse perspectives.

About the role

2 year fixed term contract

This position is available between 0.6 and 1.0 FTE, negotiable with the successful applicant.

Work Health and Safety Coordinator

The Work Health and Safety Coordinator leads the design, implementation and continuous improvement of AHCSA's Work Health and Safety Management System, ensuring a safe, culturally respectful and legislatively compliant workplace.

This position holds primary operational accountability for AHCSA's obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) and drives a culture of safety and wellbeing through risk management, governance, investigation, reporting and capability building.

The role requires advanced technical knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance standards, applied with sound judgement in a setting where cultural and psychological safety are core to how safety is understood and practised.

This position is available between 0.6 and 1.0 FTE, negotiable with the successful applicant. Please indicate your preferred hours in your application.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of AHCSA's WHS Management System

Lead the WHS Committee and maintain AHCSA's WHS governance framework

Develop, review and maintain WHS policies and procedures in line with legislation and ISO 45001 standards

Conduct workplace risk assessments, inspections and internal audits

Lead serious incident investigations, determine root cause and issue corrective actions

Manage AHCSA's Return to Work function as nominated Return to Work Coordinator, including claims liaison with ReturnToWorkSA

Develop and monitor the annual WHS Plan, including targets and performance reporting to the Executive and Board

Manage the organisational risk register and escalate strategic risks to governance committees

Lead psychosocial hazard identification and control in line with the WHS Regulations

Provide expert WHS advice to General Managers on complex matters, including where regulatory exposure exists

Lead preparation for and response to external WHS audit, accreditation and regulator engagement

Embed cultural safety in WHS practice and partner with Member Services to build capability

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Diploma of Work Health and Safety, or Certificate IV with substantial demonstrated experience at coordinator level

ReturnToWorkSA accredited Return to Work Coordinator certification, or willingness to obtain within six months

Demonstrated experience in a WHS Coordinator or WHS Advisor role

Advanced knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance requirements

Experience implementing or administering a WHS or quality management system

Understanding of cultural safety principles in Aboriginal community contexts

Desirable

Additional WHS qualifications or related tertiary study

Lead Auditor or internal auditor training in ISO 45001

Formal incident investigation training such as ICAM or equivalent

Experience in a community services or health services context

Experience working directly with Aboriginal people in a work health and safety role

Special Conditions

National Police Check

DHS Working with Children Check

Out-of-hours work may be required

Benefits of working at AHCSA

AHCSA provides a number of benefits to support its staff such as:

The opportunity to contribute to Aboriginal health services across South Australia

Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits through Maxxia

Generous leave provisions with extra paid leave over the Christmas break

Employee Assistance Program through ACCESS

Work-life balance and professional development support

17.5% Leave Loading

How to apply

Apply via SEEK with:

A current resume

A cover letter addressing the Statement of Key Responsibilities and Person Specification

The Job and Person Specification is available under Work with us:
https://ahcsa.org.au/careers/

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. The position may be filled prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.

Closing date: 5 PM, 7th September 2026.