Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Officer

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Aboriginal Health– Elizabeth Vale
• Salary: $85,790 - $95,413 p.a. (pro rata) – ASO5 – Temporary Full-Time

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as an Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Officer within Aboriginal Health.

The Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Officer supports priority action areas identified to improve the attraction and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce and governance of associated Aboriginal workforce initiatives including the NALHN Aboriginal Workforce Plan. This includes, but not restricted to, strategic and operational planning, policy implementation and monitoring, information and data management, evaluation and reporting and service improvement projects.

This role provides high level project management support for business management and service improvement projects to support Aboriginal workforce attraction and retention. Work at this level is undertaken by employees with highly developed project and data management, analytical and written communication skills.

To be eligible for this position, you must:

Educational/Vocational Qualifications

• Nil

Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills:

• An ability to manage to the spirit and principles of the premier’s safety Commitment and the legislative requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA), utilising AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management- Principles and Guidelines, or to an equivalent set of standards
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and to communicate and work collaboratively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and organisational backgrounds both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate effectively for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples to Government and community service organisations.
• Proven ability to analyse complex issues, isolate essential aspects and initiate, develop and pursue innovative and practical strategic and holistic solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high quality written briefings, planning documents and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum direction and supervision, to accept personal accountability for actions and continually seek to improve the quality of own performance.

Experience

• Demonstrated ability to use the suite of Microsoft programs and the ability to learn and adapt quickly to different software relevant to the area of practice.
• Demonstrated experience in project and service delivery planning and coordination involving both team work and individual effort.
• Experience and understanding of research methodologies and planning and evaluation principles as they apply to health services and integrating, where relevant, the results into practice.
• Experience in health service needs analysis, design and implementation, including workforce development needs.
• Experience in facilitating and supporting consumer and community participation in service delivery development and evaluation.
• Experience in managing budgets effectively.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of public health approaches and primary health care principles.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the SA public health system and its operations

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Officer looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

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

A requirement of this role is that the applicant is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pursuant to the exemption from the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). The role requires Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander expertise, cultural knowledge and life experience. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered for the role. Job Ref: 923829

Enquiries:

Jarrad Benbolt Agius

Director Aboriginal Health Practice & Partnerships

Phone: 0468 622 507

E-mail: Jarrad.Benbolt-Agius@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

26 DECEMBER 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 923829 - ASO5 - Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Officer - Role Description.pdf

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