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. We operate 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 700,000 people living in the region.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Assessment Engagement Services are currently seeking to recruit a Program Manager (Identified) to their team on a permanent full-time position.

Job details

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 dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Program Manager (Identified)

Vacancy: Permanent full-time

Location: Townsville University Hospital

This leadership position is responsible for driving culturally safe, coordinated, and effective mental health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The role provides strategic oversight and accountability for service planning, referral pathways, and care coordination across the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG).

It leads initiatives to enhance cultural competence within the MHSG workforce and manages the operational delivery of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Assessment Engagement Services (A&TSI WAES), including the Social Emotional Mental Wellbeing Team and the Cultural Assessment & Liaison Team. 

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package valued up to $166,659 p.a., including:

• Salary range: $153,379 to $166,659 p.a. (AO7)
• 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?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• 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:

• While not mandatory, Diploma level or higher in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care is highly desirable.
• This position requires the occupant to travel throughout the Townsville Hospital and Health Service regularly and state-wide and interstate as required.
• 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. 
• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

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.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Alice Almeida-Crasto on (07) 4433 8088.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV637789

Applications close: Thursday, 5 June 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.

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  AO7 Program Manager ATSIWAES (Identified) 32044066 (Word, 1.28MB)
  Role Description