Aboriginal Workforce Engagement and Retention Consultant

Aboriginal Workforce Engagement and Retention Consultant

Job no: 923361

Work type: Full time

Location: Murray and Mallee

Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Aboriginal Health, Human Resources and WHS, Project and Program Management

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Location Negotiable within Region

ASO6 | Full Time Contract | Ongoing

Salary: $98,478 - $104,165 p.a

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Aboriginal Workforce Engagement and Retention Consultant – Help Drive Meaningful Change and Support a Stronger Future

Make a lasting impact by shaping strategies that strengthen Aboriginal workforce participation, engagement, and retention across the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN). This is an opportunity to use your analytical, communication and relationship‑building skills to influence system improvement, support cultural safety, and contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable Aboriginal workforce.

As the Aboriginal Workforce Engagement and Retention Consultant, you will provide expert project, policy, and planning advice to support the goals of the Aboriginal Health Directorate. Your role will focus on enhancing recruitment pathways for Aboriginal people and driving continuous improvement in strategies that promote staff retention, wellbeing and workforce development.

You will undertake key regional administrative responsibilities, including data collection and analysis, survey coordination, workforce administration, procurement, financial tasks, and reporting. You will also lead or contribute to discrete, complex projects and programs that strengthen workforce outcomes.

Collaboration is central to this role. You will work closely with RMCLHN teams, the Aboriginal Health Unit, Aboriginal organisations, and site‑based staff to co‑design solutions to identified gaps or barriers, improve systems and processes, and develop culturally informed strategies that support positive workforce experiences.

Your strong analytical, research and communication skills will support the development of actionable insights that inform strategic decisions, strengthen workforce capability, and improve organisational culture.

• Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities.
• Experience in undertaking research, gathering and analysing data and interpreting multiple sources of information to form recommendations.
• Experience in the preparation of complex reports, briefings and correspondence.
• Experience working in collaboration with stakeholders and in partnership with government agencies and Aboriginal community groups to resolve complex issues.
• Experience in the interpretation and critical analysis of programs/services/policies.
• Experience in the use of the Microsoft suite of products.
• Experience with data quality management frameworks.

• Support both personally and professionally with access to a range of education and training opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and ensures a sense of belonging and safety for all employees.
• Salary sacrifice benefits.
• Relocation support where applicable.

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease:
Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups.
• Immunisation Risk Category
  
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Sunday 1st February 2026 - 11.55 PM

Sharon Wingard
Director Aboriginal Health
Phone:
E-mail: sharon.wingard.au