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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Services
Cairns region,Far North Qld
Experience everything Cairns has to offer while working as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services. You will be 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, HIV and STI’s with men, women and young people in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with full accountabilities and delegation of a Registered Nurse/CNC to provide a high standard of care to support the delivery of an efficient and effective sexual health programs as part of the Cairns Sexual Health team.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH670102 |
| Closing date | 04-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Morgan Dempsey |
| Contact details | 07 4226 4773 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.
- Exercise judgement in deciding how to perform tasks are performed.
- Manage allocated tasks under direction of Registered Nurse / CNC and work with other to meet deadlines.
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
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