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Advanced Health Worker Palliative Care
Within SWHHS by negotiation
South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Health Worker Palliative Care to join our team in the South West!
Join us in building better health in the bush!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SW651255 |
| Closing date | 10-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 5 October 2025 |
| Contact person | Sallyanne Jackson |
| Contact details | 0456 942 313 Access the National Relay Service |
Your opportunity
The role of Advanced Health Worker (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) will function within the interprofessional team to enhance the delivery of respectful and culturally appropriate care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, living with a life limiting condition, as well as their carers and families. Care extends to the family's local community, kinship system and to primary care teams. Additionally, the role functions at a service level to lead service improvement, cross-cultural education, sharing of knowledge and mentorship to strengthen delivery of culturally responsive, holistic and well-coordinated care to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care support in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Our vision is to be a national leader in the delivery of health services to rural and remote communities.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
- Top remuneration packages matched to your experience!
- Supportive workplaces to build your career!
- Outback sunsets and friendly community vibes!
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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SW615255 RD (PDF, 763KB)
Role Description
info-for-applicants_SWHHS (PDF, 319KB)
Information Package for Applicants
SWHHS Area Map (PDF, 1.67MB)
Information Package for Applicants
