Aboriginal Children's Health & Development Trainee/Practitioner

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community and Allied Health - Healthy Families Team, Kadina
• Salary: OPS3  - $67,589 to $72,033 p.a. / OPS4 - $76,561 to $80,256 p.a. + 12% Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice Benefits and leave loading 
• Temporary Full-time position (up to 30 June 2026)
• Open to Everyone

Please note that this position will be filled at either OPS3 or OPS4 classification.

Are you passionate about improving health and development outcomes for Aboriginal children? Join our dynamic Healthy Families Team as Aboriginal Child Health Development Officer in a unique multi-classified role - either as a Trainee (OPS3) or Practitioner (OPS4) - and help make a meaningful difference in your community.

Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic applicants for the position of Aboriginal Child Health Development Trainee/Practitioner (OPS3/OPS4) within our Child Health and Development (CHAD) Team.

OPS3 – Aboriginal Child Health Development (Trainee):

• Role Summary: Support Aboriginal children and families by providing culturally appropriate health and development care. Work under the supervision and guidance of Allied Health Professionals and learn to deliver early childhood therapy and primary health care.
• Key Responsibilities: Facilitate access to health services, assist with referrals, provide cultural advocacy and support, participate in health screening, and promote culturally safe practices.
• Training: Will undertake a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice as part of the role.

OPS4 – Aboriginal Child Health Development (Practitioner):

• Role Summary: Deliver culturally appropriate health and development care for Aboriginal children and families as an active member of a multidisciplinary team. Provide leadership in advocacy, community engagement, and contribute to policy and service development.
• Key Responsibilities: Lead service engagement with community, provide direct care under supervision, act as a cultural authority, advise staff, develop service initiatives, and support team development.

Essential Criteria:

• For OPS3 (Trainee): Experience with Aboriginal communities preferred; undertaking the required certificate as part of the role.
• For OPS4 (Practitioner): Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice and registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner.
• Ability to work respectfully within Aboriginal communities, form empathetic relationships, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

About Us

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Important Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Applicant Information

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 922333

Enquiries

Renee Harmer
Position: Acting Healthy Families Team Leader
Phone: 86384656
E-mail: renee.harmer@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

18 March 2026 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 922333 - OPS3 ACHAD - Clinical Support Officer - Role Description.pdf

 922333 - OPS4 ACHAD - Clinical Support Officer - Role Description.pdf

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