Traineeship Program Coordinator

Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Category: Permanent
Remuneration: $77,183.80 - $87,474.98 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice + mobile phone/allowance

The Traineeship Program Coordinator (50D) is responsible for coordinating the Indigenous Health Workforce Traineeship (IHWT) Program across Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in Western Australia.

The IHWT Program aims to:

1. Increase the number of skilled Aboriginal people working in the Aboriginal health care sector;
2. Create viable career pathways in the health and community services sector for Aboriginal people;
3. Build the capacity of ACCHS to provide culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal people.

Note: Aboriginality is an essential criterion under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

We are seeking candidates with:

1. Experience in program/project administration, recruitment, training, or related fields;
2. Understanding of the vocational education and training (VET) sector and qualifications delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs);
3. Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and good time management;
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
5. Ability to plan and coordinate workload effectively;
6. Strong written communication skills for drafting correspondence, editing documents, and writing reports.

Additional requirements include:

• An unrestricted WA "C" Class Driver's Licence;
• Submission of a recent National Police Clearance (within 3 months);
• Legal entitlement to work in Australia, evidenced by documents such as an Australian passport or birth certificate.

This role involves working within a multicultural organization where most employees, clients, and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must demonstrate understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communicate sensitively and effectively.

Benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements and family-friendly environment;
• 2 weeks paid Christmas shutdown leave;
• Up to 10 days' Study Leave per year;
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Up to 2 days' Volunteer Leave per year;
• Health and wellbeing initiatives;
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years' service;
• Support for further training and development.

Note: There is no fixed closing date. Applications are assessed on submission, and interviews are scheduled accordingly. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

For more information, contact Connor Browne, People and Culture Officer, at (08) 9227 1631.

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in WA. We support 23 Member ACCHS across the state, advocating and responding to their needs.

Governed by an Aboriginal Board of Directors representing all regions of WA, AHCWA promotes and strengthens the ACCHS Model of Care, focusing on comprehensive, holistic, and culturally secure primary health care services.

We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people through respectful, culturally appropriate support, advocacy, policy influence, and capacity building.

Our organization is located on the vibrant Beaufort Street café strip, offering a flexible, family-friendly workplace with numerous benefits. We also operate a training and development centre to enhance workforce capacity.

Our values are grounded in Aboriginal leadership, self-determination, and cultural diversity, guiding our organizational culture and service delivery.

The National Indigenous Times pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders, recognizing the ongoing connection of Aboriginal peoples to their lands, waters, and stories, and acknowledging that sovereignty has never been ceded.