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Peer Worker - Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (Identified) (Cooktown)
Cooktown
Cooktown: Where everyday is an adventure – work, camp, fish with Torres and Cape HHS
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Job details
Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
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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 Access the National Relay Service |
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;
- Base salary comprising between $2,950.00 - $3,280.70 per fortnight (pro rata) – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
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.
- Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 7.50MB)
Information Package for Applicants
TC646750_Role description (PDF, 395KB)
Role Description