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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Senior (Identified)
General Health Unit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program Medical Service Group , TUH
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV654453 |
| Closing date | 11-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Heath Cooper |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 8809 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
General Health Unit/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Senior/Medical Service Group/Townsville
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 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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $3777.60 to $4453.50 p.f. (HWF4)
- 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
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program (ATSIHP) aims to bring about quality equitable health outcomes for First Nations people, which are enriched by strong living culture and dignity.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Mandatory: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification: Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Work, Primary Health Care.
- Mandatory: It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position is filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted by, and arguable under, Sections 25, 104 and 105 of the QLD Anti-Disc. Act (1991).
- Highly regarded: Good leadership skills with the ability to provide high level management and leadership of staff, using initiative and judgement in resolving workplace issues in a cross-cultural environment.
- Highly regarded: Effectively work under supervision and direction, either individually or in a team, using routine health practices and procedures or established methods.
- Drivers licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a ‘C' class manual & automatic vehicle, and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
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:
Heath Cooper on (07) 4433 8809.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV654453
Applications close: Thursday, 11 September 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
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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HWF4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Senior - Identified 30463253 (Word, 549KB)
Role Description
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
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
