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Advance Health Worker (Maternal and Child Health)
Rockhampton
We’re seeking an Advanced Health Worker to fulfil an exciting opportunity to improve the health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
This temporary full-time position involves delivering culturally safe child health services, including assessments, immunisations, and health promotion, while working closely with families and community partners. The role requires a Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and a commitment to cultural safety, confidentiality, and quality care.
Not qualified? Don’t worry! Applicants who do not hold the mandatory qualification requirements, but believe they have the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the role are encouraged to apply!
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5H652734 |
| Closing date | 18-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 31 December 2025 with a possible extension |
| Contact person | Christine Young |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6906 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Adnulla Nulla service provides a culturally safe and appropriate child and family health service for children from birth to 12 years, parents/carers, and their families. Service scope include:
- Child health clinics for growth and development health assessments
- Hearing and Vision assessments
- Health promotion and health education activities
- Immunisation clinic
- Hearing clinic
- Indigenous school hearing program
- Indigenous paediatrics clinic
About the role:
To advance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Parents, Children and young people and their families using a Primary Health Care Model that incorporates a multi-disciplinary, collaborative care planning approach to meet the individual and family needs working with minimal supervision, with full accountabilities and delegation of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide a high standard of care.
About you:
- Possession of a Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or working towards the Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
- Experience in, hearing health, child and family health and health promotion would be well regarded but not essential.
- Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $9,530 p.m. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $37.87 - $50.54 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5H652734
Applications close: Monday, 18 August 2025
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Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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RK5H652734 - Advanced Health Worker (PDF, 413KB)
Role Description
Evidence of Attribute (PDF, 347KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
