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Health Worker Generalist - (Female Identified) (Thursday Island)
Thursday Island
✨Caring for Community. Growing stronger communities!
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF2 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC679183 |
| Closing date | 20-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-Time |
| Contact person | Lily-Annie Ahmat |
| Contact details | (07) 4030 6172 Access the National Relay Service |
🌺 Permanent Full Time | Health Worker Generalist - (Female Identified) | Thursday Island
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Lily‑Annie Ahmat - (07) 4030 6172 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
💼 Tell Me More
The Health Worker - Generalist (Women's Health) supports the prevention, early detection and management of women's health issues across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area. Working within the Torres Strait Model for Primary Health Care, the role partners closely with the Mobile Women's Health Nurse and community stakeholders to increase screening participation, deliver culturally appropriate health promotion, and maintain accurate data for monitoring and evaluation.
🧡 Identified Role
Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous Woman to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community..
🌱 Professional and Personal Motivators
As an Indigenous Health Worker, your advocacy for Torres and Cape communities is essential in ensuring culturally safe, effective and respectful care.
You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer unique lifestyle opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in small communities. These experiences will help you grow, connect, learn and create life‑defining moments that shape you both personally and professionally.
💰 Salary & Benefits
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances:
- Base salary: $72,447.00 - $76,736.00 per annum
- Eligibility for additional benefits - see Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Competitive salary packaging, including 12.75% employer superannuation Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous leave entitlements, including 17.5% annual leave loading
🌴 Living on Thursday Island
Life on Thursday Island offers a unique blend of culture, community and natural beauty:
- Immersing yourself in nature - from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes
- Short commutes and improved work/life balance
- Rich Indigenous culture and strong community connection
Imagine yourself here. Learn more 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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📄 Additional Information
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.
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