Who are we?

The Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia Limited (AHCSA) is the peak body representing Aboriginal community-controlled health 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 strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that values lived experience, community connection, and diverse perspectives.

About the role

Full-Time | 2 year fixed term | 1.0 FTE

Executive Assistant, Primary Health Programs and Public Health

The Executive Assistant, Primary Health Programs and Public Health Programs provides professional high-quality administrative assistance to the General Manager, Primary Health Programs and Public Health/Senior Public Health Medical Officer and Directorate as a whole, contributing to the efficient and effective operation of AHCSA. The Executive Assistant, Primary Health Programs and Public Health plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Directorate by providing comprehensive administrative support to staff, including coordinating meetings and other events, undertaking data collection and analysis, contributing to the creation and maintenance of key documents and assisting with other administration tasks.

The position serves as the first point of contact for Primary Health Programs and Public Health Directorate enquiries, providing information and assistance to staff and external stakeholders. It collaborates with other administration officers supporting AHCSA Directorates and teams to enhance overall efficiency of the support provided across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the General Manager Primary Health Programs and Public Health/Senior Public Health Medical Officer and Directorate team.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, correspondence and office operations.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and reporting documentation.
• Support data collection, entry, analysis and compliance with organisational policies.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, delivering professional customer service.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, events and conference logistics.
• Prepare reports, presentations and other business documentation.
• Collaborate across AHCSA teams to improve administrative processes and provide reception support as required.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

Essential Experience

• Experience in an administrative or executive support role within an Aboriginal health care or community services setting.
• Experience participating in establishing and/or maintaining business systems, practices, processes, and procedures within an organisational context.
• Experience in event coordination and taking minutes and reporting on meeting outcomes for various groups.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, for various tasks.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in communicating with representatives at high levels of government and non-government organisations.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams within the health sector, collaborating with professionals from various disciplines.
• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders, including
• government agencies and non-government organisations.
• Certificate III or IV in Business Administration, or other relevant post-secondary training and/or
• qualifications.

Special Conditions

• Current National Police Certificate.
• Out-of-hours work may occasionally be required.

Benefits of working at AHCSA

AHCSA provides a number of benefits to support its staff such as:

• 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

How to apply

Apply via SEEK with:

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

The Job and Person Specification is available under Work with us:

https://ahcsa.org.au/careers/

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

Closing date: 5 PM, Tuesday 20th October 2026.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you have experience working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island communities?