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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Advanced)
Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team, Mental Health Service Group, Vincent Health Campus, Townsville
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV643011 |
| Closing date | 08-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Sally Gela |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 9480 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Cultural Assessment & Liaison Team – Adult Program Area / Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Assessment Engagement Services (A & TSI WAES) / Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) / Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS)
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $2878.20 to $3958.00 p.f. (HWF3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
As a member of the Cultural Assessment & Liaison Team (CALT), Adult Program Area you will participate in and contribute to the delivery of a culturally sensitive and appropriate mental health care service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients who access North Ward Community Care Team.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Appointment, and future increment progression, between paypoints HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires:
o Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or
o Certificate IV in Mental Health, or o Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, or
o Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.
- Appointment, and future increment progression, between paypoints HWF3.2 to HWF3.7, or HWF3.8 (limited to employees who meet the requirements of HED 04/23) requires:
o Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or
o Diploma of Mental Health, or
o Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs.
- 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.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Applications
Contact: Sally Gela on (07) 4433 9480.
Applications close: Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Please download the Role Description.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV643011
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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HWF3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Advanced (NWCCT) 30496363 (Word, 1.28MB)
Role Description
Evidence of Attribute - Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles (PDF, 249KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
