Empower Communities – Contribute to positive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes with Torres and Cape HHS!

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Temporary Full Time Health Worker Advanced | Immediate start up to 30th June 2027 (with possibility of extension) | Cairns 

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Give Dawn Miller, 07 2100 9354 a call she would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

Tell me more... Cairns is a vibrant tropical city in Far North Queensland, famous as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage-listed rainforests. With a relaxed lifestyle, thriving food and arts scene, and endless opportunities for adventure, Cairns offers the perfect balance of work and play in a stunning natural setting. 

Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

By joining the Disaster Recovery Team you will be an imprortant aspect of providing culturally supportive guidance and engagement to assist communities and individuals within Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Servic (TCHHS) to recover in the event of disaster. 

• Work with minimal supervision
• Engage with community organisations and networks
• Assist with producing and providing education and training programs

As an Indigenous Health Worker, your advocacy for local Torres and Cape patients is vital in ensuring culturally sensitive and effective health care.

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

 Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Base salary comprising between $2,964.50 - $4,076.70 per fortnight – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

• Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
• Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
• Rich Indigenous Culture
• Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies

Further information

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

Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx.

Documents

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

• 1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF)
  
  2 Map Info (PDF)
  
  TC675882 - Job Description (PDF)