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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officer
Townsville University Hospital
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officer, Indigenous Health Services Division, Townsville University Hospital, HWF3, Permanent Part-Time Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families by providing culturally safe care and advocacy across Townsville HHS. |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV654846 |
| Closing date | 28-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | PPT, 30.4hrs f/n. |
| Contact person | Sterling Wedel |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 1055 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility:
Indigenous Hospital Liaison Unit
Based at Townsville University Hospital, the Indigenous Hospital Liaison Unit provides culturally safe support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families.
About your new employer:
Clinical Excellence
Townsville HHS is committed to delivering world-class healthcare through culturally responsive services and continuous improvement.
Career Growth
We support professional development through training, mentoring, and career pathways tailored to your goals.
Supportive Culture
Join a team that values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, with a strong focus on cultural capability.
Work/Life Balance
Enjoy flexible work arrangements and lifestyle benefits in beautiful North Queensland.
Competitive salary and benefits:
- Permanent part-time (30.4 hours/fortnight). Includes on-call arrangements.
- HWF3 classification: $37.87–$52.07 per hour.
About your opportunity:
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officer will provide support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officer will support and work collaboratively with the multi disciplinary teams across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service by providing cultural consultancy and education to ensure health services provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients are culturally appropriate and safe.
Requirements:
- Mandatory: Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires:
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health.
- Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.2 to HWF3.7, or HWF3.8 (limited to employees who meet the requirements of HED 04/23) requires:
- Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
- 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.
- Blue Card, C Class Driver's Licence, and VPD compliance required.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion, please contact: Sterling Wedel on (07) 4433 1055.
Applications close: Thursday, 28 August 2025.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitmet agencies will not be accepted.
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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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Evidence of Attribute - Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles (PDF, 249KB)
Information Package for Applicants
HWF3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officer (Identified) 32043086 (Word, 415KB)
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