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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified)
Cultural Assessment & Liaison Team, Adult Program Area, MHSG, Townsville University Hospital
Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island; operating 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for people living from Mackay up to the Torres Strait and out to the Northern Territory border.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HWF2 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV634103 |
| Closing date | 20-May-2025 |
| Job duration | TFT ASAP up to 6 mths with poss ext to 12 mnths |
| Contact person | Sally Gela |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 9480 Access the National Relay Service |
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified)
Vacancy: Temporary Full-time up to 6 months with a possible extension up to 12 months
Location: Cultural Assessment & Liaison Team – Adult Program Area / Mental Health Service Group / Townsville University Hospital
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:
- Salary range: $2696.00 to $2855.60 p.f. (HWF2)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications/ professional registration/ other requirements
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
- Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF2.1 to HWF2.3 requires:
- o Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health, or
- o Certificate III in Mental Health Peer Work, or
- o Certificate III in Mental Health, or
- o Certificate III in Alcohol and other Drugs.
- All employees of the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) may be required to work in other areas of the Service.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class “C” motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.
- All employees with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service are required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety, including carrying out work in accordance with prescribed practices and procedures and in a manner that will not create health and safety hazards for either the employee or others in the workplace.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.
Help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Sally Gela on (07) 4433 9480.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV634103
Applications close: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
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 from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
Evidence of Attribute - Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles (PDF, 249KB)
Application Kit
HWF2 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified) 32037978 (Word, 541KB)
Role Description
