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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network,  Aboriginal Health Directorate, Port Pirie
• Salary: ASO6 $98,478 -  $104,165 p.a
• Temporary Full Time (up to 2 years)

Are you passionate about driving real change in Aboriginal health? Ready to shape strategies that strengthen our workforce and communities? Join us at YNLHN and be part of something bigger.

We're looking for a strategic and culturally grounded Workforce Development Coordinator to champion Aboriginal workforce growth across the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network. In this influential role, you'll lead regional planning aligned with state-wide initiatives such as the SA Rural Aboriginal Health Workforce Plan and the SA Health Aboriginal Health Care Framework. Your voice will matter—contributing to high-impact projects, resolving complex workforce challenges, and forging powerful partnerships across government, training providers and Aboriginal communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, consult on, and implement Aboriginal workforce strategies and plans
• Lead regional workforce initiatives in alignment with state priorities
• Build strong partnerships across sectors to drive collaborative outcomes
• Provide expert analysis to resolve local and systemic workforce issues
• Represent YNLHN in regional and state-wide workforce development forums

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in project/workforce planning, stakeholder engagement and strategic problem-solving
• Strong communication skills with the ability to write clearly and influence effectively
• Proven ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal organisations and communities
• Knowledge of public health systems and data analysis methods
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work autonomously when needed
• In accordance with Sections 30(1), 52(1) and 103(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply.

About our Region

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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Applicant 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.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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 C

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 898338.

Enquiries

Patrick Kinnear
Director Aboriginal Health
Phone: 0478854516
E-mail: Patrick.Kinnear@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

21 May 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

898338 ASO6 Workforce Development Coordinator.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines