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Advanced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Health Worker Advanced, Allied Health Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
Become a part of an exciting opportunity as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced with Sexual Health Service. The Advanced Health Worker is required to provide culturally safe and effective sexual health service delivery and program management that focuses on health promotion, prevention, early detection and management of sexual health problems.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/644654 |
| Closing date | 14-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Morgan Dempsey |
| Contact details | 0417 768 753 Access the National Relay Service |
About us: Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About you:
In your new role you will:
- Delivery of core sexual health care programs such as education, contract tracing, detection, prevention and management and STI screening activities according to the needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in a confidential and non-judgemental manner using culturally acceptable strategies.
- Perform a range of tasks of a complex nature, and operate equipment that require specific level of skills, training and experience.
- Advocate, liaise, network and refer to appropriate NGO's, ILO's and the Multidisciplinary Team in collaboration with and under direction of Registered Nurse / CNC to ensure that the sexual health needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are being met.
- Exercise judgement in deciding how to perform tasks are performed.
- Maintain appropriate and accurate documentation by using established guidelines and programs.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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CAH644654 Role description (PDF, 643KB)
Role Description
1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
