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Peer Worker - Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (Identified) (Cooktown)


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Cooktown: Where everyday is an adventure – work, camp, fish with Torres and Cape HHS

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Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC646750
Closing date 23-Jul-2025
Job duration Temp Part-Time July to September 2025 possible ext
Contact person Giovanna Abbatangelo
Contact details 0447 191 068
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Temporary Part Time Administration position available from July 2025 up to September 2025 (with possibility of extension)!

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Giovanna Abbatangelo, 0447191068 would love to hear your story and answer any question you may have about the role.

Tell me more...You will be operating under direction, utilises their lived experience with mental health to facilitate the delivery of support services aimed at promoting recovery and improved outcomes for consumers. They collaborate with consumers, carers, families, service providers, and Non-Government Organisations to enhance understanding and application of the recovery framework. This role provides essential support across both inpatient and community settings, contributing to a holistic and person-centred approach to mental health care.

Professional and personal motivators!

As a professional working within Torres and Cape HHS, your role in enhancing both staff and patient experiences is invaluable.

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person. 

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

  • Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
  • Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
  • Rich Indigenous Culture
  • Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHSand the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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Last updated
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