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First Nations Coordinator, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services as a First Nations Coordinator. You will provide professional leadership, support, advice and professional development of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers across the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (MHAODS) portfolio within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HWF5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH654346 |
| Closing date | 28-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Sebastiano Romano |
| Contact details | 07 4226 2774 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 your opportunity:
In this position you will:
- Maintain and improve the professional standard of service and health care provided by MHAODS Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers within the district in partnership with relevant managers/team leaders and Senior Health Workers.
- Identify MHAODS Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers training needs and facilitate education/training in conjunction with Senior Health Workers managers/team leaders and develop training plans at the division level.
- Coordination, implementation, participation and monitoring of sustainable strategies for the recruitment and retention of MHAODS Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers.
- Develop and implement quality improvement practices and strategies that will ensure enhanced and improved provision of quality, culturally safe care to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander population residing in CHHHS with lived experience of MHAODS.
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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CAH654346 Role Description (PDF, 399KB)
Role Description
1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
