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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified)


Child Development Service, Women’s and Children’s Service Group, Townsville University Hospital

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Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified) to join the Child Development Service team within Women's and Children's Service Group at the Townsville University Hospital on a Temporary Full-time basis.

This position is part of a multidisciplinary team contributing to the delivery of culturally sensitive health services for children with complex development needs.

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification HWF3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV649357
Closing date 31-Jul-2025
Job duration TFT ASAP-30.06.2026 poss ext dependent on funding
Contact person Carly Hislop
Contact details (07) 4433 9074
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About the work unit / facility

Child Development Service/Women's and Children's Service Group/Townsville University Hospital

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 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 and professional development initiatives.

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. 

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $2686.90 to $3694.90 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

This position supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families throughout the diagnostic process, with onward referral to early intervention providers and in engaging with relevant community organisations.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

  • 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.
  • Appointment, and future increment progression, between paypoints HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires:
    • Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
  • 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:
    • Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
  • Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Carly Hislop on (07) 4433 9074.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV649357

Applications close: Thursday, 31 July 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Further information

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