This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:

Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.

Support Communities, Strengthen Wellbeing!
Help improve mental health and reduce the impact of alcohol and other drugs in the community. Work with individuals, families, and services to deliver culturally safe, person-centred care with ATODS.

Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Working with us

• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
• 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 17.5% loading bonus
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

PLUS access to the Training, Education and Professional Development Incentive funds.

The Yellagundgimarra Hospital Doomadgee is a Level 2 remote hospital providing 24/7 acute inpatient and emergency care. Services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, nursing, medical, administration and operational staff, with a strong focus on culturally appropriate care. The Waanyi and Gangalidda people are recognised as the Traditional Custodians of the area.

About the role

As part of our Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service (ATODS), you'll play a vital role in reducing harm associated with alcohol and other drugs and in improving mental wellbeing. You'll work closely with individuals, families, groups, and community members, supporting culturally safe access to care and building community capacity. In this role you will:

• Provide cultural assessments and support to improve engagement with Mental Health & ATODS services.
• Work with individuals, families, and groups on initiatives to reduce harm and improve wellbeing.
• Facilitate programs in areas such as life skills and self-help for those impacted by AOD and mental health challenges.
• Connect clients with specialist mental health, AOD, and allied health services.
• Support and educate primary health providers in early intervention and culturally safe care.
• Assist with prevention and health promotion through culturally appropriate education and community activities.
• Actively contribute to quality improvement, workplace safety, and inclusive workforce practices.

Requirements

• 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.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• A current ‘C' Class driver's licence is essential.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI664236

Contact: Ruth Dewar on 07 4744 9100

Applications close: Monday, 20 October 2025

Further information

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

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (PDF, 75KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MI664236 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Worker (Identified) RD (PDF, 471KB)
  Role Description