Traineeship Program Coordinator (50D)

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia • Full-time • Perth, Western Australia, Australia • A$ 72,437.88 - A$ 77,433.59 / year • 2w ago

Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)

Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Employment Category: Permanent

Remuneration: $72,437.88 - $77,433.59 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Traineeship Program Coordinator (50D) is responsible for coordinating the Indigenous Health Workforce Traineeship (IHWT) Program.

This role focuses on promoting the IHWT program through metropolitan, regional, and remote parts of WA. Reporting to the Workforce Coordinator, the position is responsible for identifying, assessing, and recruiting suitable trainees with the right background and attributes to take on traineeship opportunities through the IHWT program, including sourcing relevant training providers and matching trainees with relevant culturally appropriate training programs.

To view the full position description and selection criteria click here, or visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au/

About You

Aboriginality is an essential criterion and is provided for under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

We’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

Experience in program/project administration, recruitment, training and development or a related field.
An understanding of the vocational education and training (VET) sector and navigating the intricacies and frameworks of qualifications delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
Well-developed administrative skills, including strong attention to detail, accuracy and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with applicants, external organisations, management and employees at all levels of the organisation.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft correspondence, edit documents and write reports.
Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety, including communicating sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally, in addition to the above, we are looking for someone who has experience working in Aboriginal health, and has an understanding of the challenges and issues, including social determinants, that affect Aboriginal people's health in contemporary Australian society.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment. Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian passport or birth certificate.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $72,437.88 - $77,433.59 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take-home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

Flexible work arrangements and a family-friendly work environment
2 weeks paid Christmas shutdown leave
Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
17.5% Annual Leave loading
Bring Your Dog To Work Day
Employee Assistance Program
Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
Health and wellbeing initiatives
13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years' employment
Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call Connor Browne, People and Culture Officer on (08) 9227 1631.