Manager, Clinical Education & Student Experience

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 contract term | 1.0 FTE

Manager, Clinical Education & Student Experience

The Manager, Clinical Education & Student Experience provides strategic and operational leadership for AHCSA's education delivery and learner experience functions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, culturally secure vocational education that supports learner success and strengthens the Aboriginal health workforce.

The position is accountable for the operational performance, quality and continuous improvement of the RTO’s education, assessment, student engagement and learner support functions. It translates organisational strategy into effective operational practice and provides expert advice on vocational education, learner outcomes, workforce capability and Aboriginal health workforce development.





The role provides strategic leadership and direct management of a multidisciplinary team of educators and student support staff, establishing high‑performing operational practices and ensuring consistent, culturally safe and evidence‑informed delivery across all education and learner experience activities. It oversees performance, drives continuous improvement and ensures educational practice remains aligned with organisational priorities and sector expectations.

Working in close partnership with Member Services, employers and sector partners, the position ensures training remains responsive to workforce needs and contributes to the strategic objectives of the Workforce Development & RTO portfolio, strengthening workforce pathways and learner outcomes across the Aboriginal health sector.

The position contributes to strategic planning and organisational leadership, working collaboratively with the Manager, RTO Operations to ensure educational delivery is supported by robust governance, compliance systems and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the delivery of high-quality, culturally safe vocational education and training across the RTO.

Lead the development and implementation of innovative learning,



assessment and student support practices that enhance learner engagement, retention and success.

Ensure compliance with ASQA, AHPRA and relevant VET standards, maintaining excellence in educational quality and assessment integrity.

Drive continuous improvement through performance monitoring, stakeholder feedback, industry engagement and evidence-based practice.

Strengthen workforce pathways by building partnerships with employers, industry and community stakeholders to support employment outcomes for Aboriginal learners.

Lead and develop a high-performing team of educators and student support staff through coaching, mentoring and capability development.

Contribute to organisational strategy, policy development, operational planning and resource management to achieve educational and business objectives.

Foster a positive, inclusive and culturally safe learning and workplace environment that supports student and staff success.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Extensive leadership experience within vocational education, higher education, workforce development or equivalent.

Strong understanding of Aboriginal community contexts, cultural protocols, community governance structures and the principles of culturally safe practice within Aboriginal Community‑Controlled organisations.

Demonstrated experience leading education delivery within a Registered Training Organisation or comparable regulated setting.

Experience developing and implementing operational policies, procedures and work instructions that support governance, compliance and consistent educationa

📌 Manager, Clinical Education (Australia)
🏢 Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia
📍 Australia