Clinical Educator/Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Identified)

This is an Aboriginal-identified position. AHCSA considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under the Equal Opportunity Act (SA) Therefore, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.

The Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia Limited (AHCSA) is the peak body representing Aboriginal community-controlled health and substance misuse services in South Australia at state and national levels.

Our primary role is to be the ‘health voice’ for all Aboriginal people in South Australia. We achieve this by advocating for the community and supporting workers through our Member Services with appropriate Aboriginal health programs based on a holistic perspective of health.

AHCSA delivers nationally accredited training and has been registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) since 2004 (RTO 40142). AHCSA prides itself on providing a comfortable learning environment reflective of the organisation’s cultural values and connections.

About the Role

2 year fixed term contract | This role is advertised as full-time (1.0 FTE) however, we are open to discussing part-time arrangements with the right candidate |

The Clinical Educator / Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) is responsible for developing and delivering high quality accredited vocational education and training programs for the Aboriginal health sector through AHCSA’s RTO.

This position involves key activities in educational program planning, delivery, and assessment, with a focus on enhancing the experience of AHCSA students and maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment. Key responsibilities include curriculum development, course delivery, assessment management, quality assurance, student engagement and support, as well as maintaining the administrative requirements related to training programs.

The Clinical Educator / AHP plays a pivotal role in helping AHCSA build a well-qualified and skilled Aboriginal health workforce, supporting Member Services to strengthen the Aboriginal community-controlled health sector, and contributing to improving the capacity of mainstream health services to effectively address the health needs of Aboriginal communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, delivering, and assessing qualifications offered by the RTO, including workshop facilitation and simulations, while maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment. 

• Developing facilitation courses in a timely manner (session plans, PowerPoints, etc.). 

• Reviewing and maintaining teaching and assessment activities and materials. 

• Contributing to effective education training programs through the provision of appropriate counselling and flexible teaching strategies. 

• Ensuring that course delivery and associated materials are ASQA and AHPRA compliant, current, and aligned to the appropriate AQF level. 

• Undertaking research to prepare and customise existing learning and assessment resources to meet the requirements of students, employers, and industry. 

• Assessing, organising, and overseeing clinical placements and assessments, including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applications that meet the requirements of the relevant course/Training Package. 

• Assisting students to satisfactorily complete accredited training programs through the provision of appropriate teaching, learning support, and educational guidance. 

• Providing student assessments, feedback, and results in a timely manner, in line with RTO processes and relevant course/Training Package. 

• Advising on student course selection and enrolment processes and assisting prospective students to apply for accredited training programs. 

• Providing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) services. 

Essential Experience

• Extensive clinical experience working as an Aboriginal Health Worker or nurse in the ACCHO sector. 

• Experience in delivering adult education to Aboriginal individuals and groups, applying adult learning principles to educational delivery and assessing and providing feedback to students. 

• Experience in using active learning methodologies, such as simulation, case-based learning, role-playing, and practical demonstrations to engage students. 

• Experience in instructional design and developing curriculum and assessment in the field of Aboriginal health, and adapting educational materials (where required) to ensure that they are culturally appropriate, accessible and relevant to Aboriginal learners. 

• Experience in assessing prior learning for courses (RPL).

Desirable Experience

• Experience in adult education. 

• Experience in educational curriculum development. 

Benefits of working at AHCSA

• The opportunity to contribute to Aboriginal health services across South Australia

• Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits through Maxxia

• Generous leave provisions with extra paid leave over the Christmas break

• Employee Assistance Program through ACCESS

• Work-life balance and professional development support

• 17.5% Leave Loading

Special Conditions

• AHPRA registration

• National Police Check

• Working with Children Check required

• Ability to travel intra-state and interstate, including overnight stays

• Out-of-hours work may be required

• This position is subject to Australian Skills Quality Authority compliance criteria

How to apply

Apply via SEEK with:

• A current resume

• A cover letter addressing the Statement of Key Responsibilities and Person Specification

For the full Job and Person Specification, visit:
https://ahcsa.org.au/work-with-us/current-opportunities/

Closing date: 5PM, 17th July 2026.

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. The position may be filled prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.