The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Workforce Support Coordinator to join our dynamic Workforce Development team.
This is your opportunity to make a tangible difference—supporting Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Organisations (AICCHOs) across Queensland by coordinating funded training pathways, strengthening workforce development systems, and helping to grow a skilled and sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.
In this senior role, you will lead key elements of program delivery and provide strategic coordination support for QAIHC’s state-wide workforce development initiatives.
You’ll work with within a supportive team with autonomy to:
- Coordinate training EOIs and manage enrolments
- Support AICCHOs and students through their training journeys
- Engage with RTOs to ensure culturally safe training delivery
- Monitor trainee progress and contribute to reporting and funding milestones
- Provide strategic input to improve training pathways and workforce outcomes
This is a high-paced, rewarding role offering professional development in program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and workforce policy.
What we’re looking for – how you will be assessed.
We’ll assess your merit for this role by looking at what you’ve done previously – the leadership, knowledge, skills and experience you’ve built and your personal qualities. We’ll consider how well you can demonstrate the following competencies:
- Initiative, a self-starter
- Impact, Networking and Influencing skills
- Understanding and application of Culturally Appropriate Ways of Working
- Demonstrate knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Services
- Demonstrate high levels of integrity and resilience with the capacity to monitor, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated experience in workforce development, training, or VET coordination
- Knowledge of CHC and HLT training packages and Queensland’s VET sector
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Excellent administrative, organisational, and reporting capabilities
- A genuine commitment to cultural safety and working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Why join QAIHC?
- Play a central role in shaping the future health workforce
- Work with a passionate, culturally grounded team
- Enjoy access to salary packaging benefits and PD opportunities
- Help strengthen First Nations leadership in the community-controlled sector
Additional information.
- A probationary period of six (6) months will apply to appointees.
- Referee checking will be undertaken, and other pre-employment checks may occur prior to any offer of employment.
- Criminal history checks may be undertaken on the preferred applicant(s). A criminal conviction or charge will not automatically exclude an applicant from consideration for appointment. If information is received that may exclude you from further consideration, you will be given an opportunity to respond, and your response will be considered in the evaluation process.
- The recommended applicant will be required to disclose any serious disciplinary action taken against them.
- Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months after the closing date for receipt of applications for the original vacancy.
Interested in applying?
Roles at QAIHC are based on merit. To enable us to assess your merit.
- Include your current CV, including the name and contact details of two (2) referees with a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the last two (2) years.
- Provide a statement (max two (2) pages) demonstrating how you align with the role.
Applications close: 25 April 2025
Apply via Seek or email your application to: recruitment@qaihc.com.au
For more information, contact Adam Stephen via email at adam.stephen@qaihc.com.au
