In partnership with families provide culturally responsive child and family centred care for children and young people within the context of their family and community. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team across the Child Health Service to provide services in a culturally respectful and appropriate manner. Establish and maintain an effective communication network between health providers, social support agencies and local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Job details

Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

About the Role

• Work as part of the Child Health Service multi-disciplinary team and relevant key stake holders to advance the health and strengthen the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families across Child and Youth Community Health Service (CYCHS).
• With the appropriate Child Health Service Cluster Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)/ Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC), develop and facilitate pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to access and use the Child Health Service.
• Participate in service quality improvement and research activities, attending service requirements that support and promote evidence-based practice and critical thinking. This will include but is not limited to Care Coordination, team meetings and cultural support within scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively with the Child Health Service Cluster CNC/NUM to maintain a clinical case load to the full scope of Health Worker practice. This will include but is not limited to:
  • Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients during the perinatal period to assist their access to the Child Health Service
  • Work collaboratively with the other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Workers within the Child Health Service.
  • Facilitating client referrals to appropriate services in both government and non-government sector as required
  • Home Visiting clients
  • Presentation and contribution at team Care Coordination meetings
  • Assisting families to self-weigh their infants
• Cultivating community engagement and participation in relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural activities with respect to local elders, leaders, and communities.
• Set goals for personal and professional development and participate collaboratively in the Performance Coaching and Development process (PC&D) as per CHQ Policy
• Proven experience in leading, managing and mentoring a small to medium sized team. (NHS: Leading change through people).
• Proven analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills and a proven ability to work in a team environment developing effective working relationships with team members. 

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.   

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF, 862KB)
  Application Kit
  
  CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF, 837KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  656605 - HWF3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - CHS RD (PDF, 722KB)
  Role Description