Jurisdictional Traineeship Coordinator

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 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.

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

The Jurisdictional Traineeship Coordinator supports the development of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce across South Australia by coordinating traineeships for Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) and Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs).

The role develops an understanding of state and national Aboriginal community-controlled workforce needs, monitors relevant VET policy and funding, and provides support to trainees, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Registered Training Organisation (ACCRTO). The Coordinator ensures trainees progress successfully and complete their programs.

Working collaboratively with Workforce and RTO teams, the JT Coordinator oversees and monitors workforce demand across the sector and provides advice on funding opportunities and available supports to stakeholders. The role builds and maintains strong relationships to support effective program delivery and long-term workforce outcomes.

The position works in partnership with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) to deliver the First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program, an Australian Government initiative supporting up to 500 First Nations trainees to undertake accredited training by 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Building and sustain strong, culturally respectful relationships with ACCHOs, NACCHO, government agencies, training providers and key sector stakeholders.

• Partnering with ACCHOs and employers to identify workforce needs and support targeted recruitment and selection of trainees.

• Promoting the First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program to support growth of the Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) and Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) workforce across South Australia.

• Engaging with Member Services, RTO teams and trainees to ensure coordinated program delivery and alignment with workforce priorities.

• Providing informed advice on VET policy, funding opportunities, and support pathways to strengthen workforce development across the sector.

• Monitoring trainee progress and identify barriers to participation, implementing early intervention strategies where required.

• Providing proactive, culturally safe support to trainees to promote retention, progression, and successful completion of traineeships.

• Participating in national Communities of Practice led by NACCHO to share insights, challenges and best practice approaches.

• Maintaining high-quality data and records to support monitoring, evaluation and accountability.

Essential Experience

• 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.

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

Desirable Experience

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

• Experience representing organisations at national level forums.

Benefits of working at AHCSA

• 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

Special conditions

• National Police Certificate required.

• Working with Children Check required.

• Current South Australian Drivers License

How to apply

Apply via SEEK with:

• A current resume

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

For the full Job and Person Specification, visit:
https://ahcsa.org.au/work-with-us/current-opportunities/

Closing date: 5 PM, 29th June 2026.

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