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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, Sexual Health Service, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
Make every day different by joining our Sexual Health Service team. We have a current vacancy as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH651344 |
| Closing date | 11-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Please see role description |
| Contact person | Dijana Cukanovic-Krebs |
| Contact details | 07 4226 4789 Access the National Relay Service |
About us: We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Act as an advisor to other health staff in issues pertaining to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and traditional practices.
- Develop performance indicators for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sexual health and monitor those programmes to ensure that the service delivery is appropriate and effective.
- Liaise with community members and various organisations to support and encourage community participation and involvement in the promotion of pregnancy options.
- Co-ordinate and participate in the training and development of health workers in the area of sexual health, pregnancy options to ensure that a high standard of health promotion, education, education and care is maintained.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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CAH651344 Role Description (PDF, 529KB)
Role Description
1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
