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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Family Health Service, Berri 5343
• Salary – ASO5 -Aboriginal Child and Family Support Consultant, Administrative Services Officer L5, $89,007 to $98,991 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part Time (0.5 FTE) – Ongoing Position available

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Aboriginal Cultural Child and Family Support Consultant contribute to improving the health, development and well-being outcomes for Aboriginal children and families by providing culturally appropriate parenting support, and supporting families to engage with health services within both CaFHS and the broader community, and through the provision of Aboriginal cultural consultancy and advice to team members

Key duties of the role

• Maintains accurate client records and supports Aboriginal families through health surveillance and health promotion activities in line with agreed care plans and professional standards
• Contribute to providing increased access to health and community services for vulnerable Aboriginal families
• Participates in team development of joint programs associated with Department for Education Children’s Centres and other services as agreed by the manager
• Contributes to the team environment which promotes positivity, learning and development, safety and welfare of employees, acknowledges cultural and personal differences and encourages creativity and innovation
• Actively participate in quality management, quality assurance and risk management activities and ongoing improvement of programs

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated ability to engage respectfully and culturally sensitively with Aboriginal families and communities
• Proven experience working with Aboriginal families, including infants, children, parents and families with complex needs
• Knowledge of Aboriginal cultures, community networks, social determinants of health, and barriers to accessing health services
• Strong communication, relationship-building, problem-solving and referral skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Experience delivering health promotion, education and community development activities within a healthcare or community setting

Enquiries can be directed to

Verity Timms

Regional Team Manager Country South

0427100854

verity.timms@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• ASO5 - Aboriginal Cultural Child and Family Support Consultant - Role Description - 943593.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026 11:55PM