Job no: 906865
Work type: Full time
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Aboriginal Health
* Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Murray Bridge
* Full Time Contract | Temporary (up to 1 July 2028)
* Salary:
o $76,561 - $80,256 p.a | OPS4
o $67,589 - $72,033 p.a | OPS3
Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either an OPS4 or OPS3, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Join Our Team as an Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Care (AMIC) Trainee – Deliver Culturally Safe Care That Makes a Real Difference
Are you passionate about improving birth outcomes for Aboriginal women, babies, and their families through culturally appropriate care? We're seeking a dedicated AMIC Trainee to join a supportive primary health care team, delivering antenatal, birthing, and postnatal services within a continuity of care framework.
About the Role:
As an AMIC Trainee, you will work alongside midwives, doctors, and Aboriginal Health Workers to enhance access to maternity care services for Aboriginal families. Your contributions will include assisting families with referrals, linking them to community supports, and supporting their psycho-social wellbeing through culturally safe, evidence-based practices.
You will receive daily supervision, support, and ongoing clinical training from experienced midwives, AMIC Practitioners, and medical officers. In turn, you will help develop knowledge and skills around cultural traditions and practices, providing advice and limited clinical care under delegated authority. Mutual respect and collaboration are foundational to this role.
Importantly, you will serve as a vital connection between Aboriginal families and the RMCLHN Aboriginal Health Team in Berri, as well as Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). Working closely with a multidisciplinary team—including Clinical Midwives, Nurses, GPs, and Allied Health professionals—you will help ensure continuous health and wellbeing support for families during and after pregnancy.
What We're Looking For:
OPS4
* Currently holds a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (HLT40213)
* Able to undertake the Maternal and Infant Care Skill Set – Clinical (HLTSS00031) under the Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT50213)
OPS3
* An unqualified trainee is employed at an OPS3 level and is required to complete a certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice and Is also required to undertake the Maternal and Infant Care Skill Set – Clinical (HLTSS00031) under the Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT50213) as part of this role.
About Us
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.
* We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
* Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
* Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
* Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
* Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
Applicant Information
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 therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:
* DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
* Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 906865
Enquiries
Donna Mansell
Midwifery Unit Manager
Phone: 0481 452 759
E-mail: Donna.Mansell@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Wednesday 2nd July 2025 - 11.55PM
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Advertised: 18 Jun 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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