Job search
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Generalist Health Worker
Cherbourg
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HWF2 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region,Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2603677382 |
| Closing date | 09-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Christine Stewart |
| Contact details | (07) 4169 8900 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, you'll help strengthen the connection between community and healthcare. You'll support individuals and families with culturally grounded conversations, promote engagement with services, and build trust across the region. Your day includes outreach that improves access to care, collaborating with community partners, and keeping clear records that support quality and continuity.
Let's talk about you!
You're someone who brings compassion, cultural pride and integrity to every interaction. You communicate with respect, create safe spaces and genuinely care about improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, hold or are working toward a Certificate III in Primary Health, engage confidently with community, and hold a ‘C' class licence. You embody our values—compassion, dignity, innovation, integrity and courage.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
#WorkDDHHS #OpportunityImpact #TheyreHere
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
