• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri and Loxton
• Full Time Contract | Temporary (up to 1 July 2028)
• Salary:
  • $76,561 - $80,256 p.a | OPS4
  • $67,589 - $72,033 p.a | OPS3

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either an OPS4 or OPS3, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Join Our Team as an Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Care (AMIC) Trainee – Support Safer Births and Stronger Connections for Aboriginal Families

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal women, babies, and families through culturally safe and respectful maternity care? As an Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Care Trainee, you will play a vital role in improving health outcomes by working within a trusted and supportive primary health care team, delivering antenatal, birthing, and postnatal care that honours cultural traditions and promotes wellbeing.

About the Role:

As an Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Care Trainee (AMIC), you will work closely with midwives, doctors, and Aboriginal Health Workers to provide culturally appropriate maternity care. Your work will help increase access to services, support families in navigating referrals, and link them to community resources that promote health, stability, and connection. This role plays a key part in supporting the psycho-social wellbeing of families and ensuring culturally safe practices are embedded in every stage of care.

You will receive regular supervision, clinical guidance, and on-the-job training from experienced midwives, AMIC Practitioners, and medical officers. In return, you’ll offer your growing expertise in cultural traditions, community knowledge, and culturally responsive care, including providing limited delegated clinical care under supervision. This reciprocal learning and mutual respect for roles are at the heart of the AMIC model.

Your role will also serve as an essential bridge between Aboriginal families and the RMCLHN Aboriginal Health Team based in Berri, as well as local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). Working collaboratively with Clinical Midwives, Nurses, GPs, Aboriginal Health Workers, and Allied Health professionals, you’ll help ensure that families receive consistent, culturally grounded support throughout their pregnancy journey and beyond.

What We’re Looking For:

OPS4

• Currently holds a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (HLT40213).
• Able to undertake the Maternal and Infant Care Skill Set – Clinical (HLTSS00031) under the Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT50213).

OPS3

• An unqualified trainee is employed at an OPS3 level and is required to complete a certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice and Is also required to undertake the Maternal and Infant Care Skill Set – Clinical (HLTSS00031) under the Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT50213) as part of this role.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Applicant Information

Riverland Mallee Coorong 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.

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 A

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: 907643

Enquiries

Lisa Koop
Midwifery Unit Manager
Phone: 0481 058 751
E-mail: lisa.koop@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Saturday 19th July 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

907643 OPS4 Role Description.pdf

907643 OPS3 Role Description.pdf

About Berri Factsheet.pdf

About Loxton Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines