Step into a role where you’re more than just part of the healthcare system, you’re a trusted connection between culture, community and care. Working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families navigate services, stay connected to care, and feel understood every step of the way.

This role will be based in Rockhampton and will occasionally travel to Gladstone and Emerald to support teams across the HHS. No qualification yet? No problem! If you’ve got the passion, cultural knowledge and drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Job details

About us:

The Community Specialist Palliative Care Service provides high quality patient focused care and timely response to the specialist palliative care and end of life health care needs for palliative patients across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. The team comprises of a Staff Specialist Palliative Care, Clinical Nurse, Social Worker, and Administration Officer staff that deliver high-quality care that is culturally safe and person-centred care responsive to enable the success of achieving better outcomes for our consumers and better value care ‘needs based' approach to improves access to specialist palliative care service within the community.

About the role:

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner will provide a range of clinical, primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities including delivering specific health care programs, assessing and treating clients, maintaining health care systems, and providing advice and support whilst under clinical supervision in order to contribute to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to navigate the health system, ensuring they have continuity of care across the healthcare continuum.
• Engage with community members to strengthen community involvement in health service delivery.
• Provide practice and cultural support to other Health Professionals to build cultural competence and responsiveness and assist them to navigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and customs.

About you:

• Appointment, and future increment progression, between paypoints HWF3.2 to HWF3.5 requires current registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board, including a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice.
• Appointment, and future increment progression, between paypoints HWF3.3 to HWF3.7, or HWF3.8 requires current registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board, including a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice and Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice or Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
• 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.
• Applicants who do not hold the mandatory qualification requirements, but believe they have the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the role as outlined, and will commit to completing the qualification(s) within an agreed timeframe if appointed, are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $121,350 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $39.00 - $53.64 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Professional Development Incentive Allowance
• Access to the Fitness Passport (conditions apply)
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6C679143

Applications close: Thursday, 9 April 2026

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Further information

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

This position will be filled in accordance with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 3) 2025.

Documents

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

• RK6C679143 - ATSI Health Practitioner (Palliative Care) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants - Identified (PDF)
  
  Evidence of Attribute (PDF)