This role provides high quality, culturally safe and effective sexual health service delivery and program management that focuses on health promotion, prevention, early detection and management of sexual health issues.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Health Worker - Advanced (Sexual Health - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander – Identified) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

 You will

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, develop case management and healthcare plans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Promote and provide STI and BBV testing and screening opportunities within the Gold Coast Sexual Health Service
• Engage with community members to strengthen community involvement in improving culturally appropriate sexual health service delivery
• Empower individuals and families towards reducing transmission and morbidity related to BBV and STI among First Nations peoples

 About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Qualification information – see attached role description
• Mandatory Possession of a current First Aid certificate
• Working with Children check
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Driver Licence
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

 Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

 Salary

• Permanent part time (43.2 hrs p.f.).
• Base salary ranging from $37.87 - $52.08 per hour

 About Us

Gold Coast Sexual Health Service (GCSHS) provides multidisciplinary care testing, management, and prevention of STIs and HIV infection including the provision of pre- and post exposure prophylaxis for HIV infection. It comprises a cohesive team of specialist doctors, nurses, allied health clinicians (pharmacist and psychologist) and an administrative team. GCSHS actively participates in research and works collaboratively with the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) Clinical Trials Unit, as well as academic partners at Griffith University and the University of Queensland.

 About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 3 July 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process

Job Ad reference: GC641672

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC641672 - RD (PDF, 334KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants