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
2 year fixed term contract
This position is available between 0.6 and 1.0 FTE, negotiable with the successful applicant.
Work Health and Safety Coordinator
The Work Health and Safety Coordinator leads the design, implementation and continuous improvement of AHCSA's Work Health and Safety Management System, ensuring a safe, culturally respectful and legislatively compliant workplace.
This position holds primary operational accountability for AHCSA's obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act **** (SA) and drives a culture of safety and wellbeing through risk management, governance, investigation, reporting and capability building.
The role requires advanced technical knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance standards, applied with sound judgement in a setting where cultural and psychological safety are core to how safety is understood and practised.
This position is available between 0.6 and 1.0 FTE, negotiable with the successful applicant.
Please indicate your preferred hours in your application.




Key Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of AHCSA's WHS Management System
Lead the WHS Committee and maintain AHCSA's WHS governance framework
Develop, review and maintain WHS policies and procedures in line with legislation and ISO ***** standards
Conduct workplace risk assessments, inspections and internal audits
Lead serious incident investigations, determine root cause and issue corrective actions
Manage AHCSA's Return to Work function as nominated Return to Work Coordinator, including claims liaison with ReturnToWorkSA
Develop and monitor the annual WHS Plan, including targets and performance reporting to the Executive and Board
Manage the organisational risk register and escalate strategic risks to governance committees
Lead psychosocial hazard identification and control in line with the WHS Regulations
Provide expert WHS advice to General Managers on complex matters, including where regulatory exposure exists
Lead preparation for and response to external WHS audit, accreditation and regulator engagement
Embed cultural safety in WHS practice and partner with Member Services to build capability
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Diploma of Work Health and Safety, or Certificate IV with substantial demonstrated experience at coordinator level




ReturnToWorkSA accredited Return to Work Coordinator certification, or willingness to obtain within six months
Demonstrated experience in a WHS Coordinator or WHS Advisor role
Advanced knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance requirements
Experience implementing or administering a WHS or quality management system
Understanding of cultural safety principles in Aboriginal community contexts
Desirable
Additional WHS qualifications or related tertiary study
Lead Auditor or internal auditor training in ISO *****
Formal incident investigation training such as ICAM or equivalent
Experience in a community services or health services context
Experience working directly with Aboriginal people in a work health and safety role
Special Conditions
National Police Check
DHS Working with Children Check
Out-of-hours work may be required
Perks 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:
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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, 7th September ****.

📌 Work, Health And Safety Coordinator (South Australia)
🏢 Aboriginal Health Council of Sth Australia
📍 South Australia