Principal Communications and Engagement Coordinator, Aboriginal Public Health

Job no: 908428
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Public Health, Aboriginal Health
  • Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Planning and Response Unit
  • Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 – ASO7 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 30 June 2027

Overview:

  • The Principal Communications and Engagement Coordinator is responsible for leading engagement with key stakeholders and ensuring the development and implementation of effective communication and engagement strategies for a range of issues (both internal and external) relating to Tuberculosis (TB) and other public health issues affecting the South Australian Aboriginal community, including prevention, outbreak management and education.
  • The role will lead and manage communications and engagement projects for a broad range of plans, programs, campaigns or services, resulting in effective and consistent communications with Aboriginal community stakeholders.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:  908428

Criminal History Screening Requirement

  • A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC)  for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)
  • A DHS ‘Working With Children Check’ (WWCC) is required for this position.

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

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

Special Conditions

  • The Public Health Planning and Response Directorate is an operational unit which may be required to provide a service outside of normal business hours. The incumbent may be required to work hours outside of normal business hours over a 7-day roster. 
  • Ability and willingness to travel to regional and remote areas of South Australia.
  • Must be ready and willing to assist in managing disease outbreaks within Aboriginal communities which may include travel within South Australia.

Enquiries

Business Support PHD
Phone: (08) 7425 5890
E-mail: Health.PHDBusinessSupport@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 – 11:55PM

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Metropolitan South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business