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Health Worker Advanced Cape York Mental Health Service - Identified (Cairns based - outreach to Cape York communities)
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC679263 |
| Closing date | 15-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Hannah Downing |
| Contact details | 0439 480 987 Access the National Relay Service |
Permanent Full Time | Identified | Cairns based with weekly travel to Cape York Communities
Ready for a meaningful role and need to know more? Hannah Downing ( 0439 480 987) would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
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This roles purpose is to work as a collaborative member of the Torres and Cape Mental Health and AODs Service addressing mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, alcohol and other drug‑related issues. The position operates within a harm‑reduction framework and a community development and engagement model. The role supports the delivery of services focused on prevention, early detection, and management of mental health and alcohol and other drugs, including the provision of culturally appropriate interventions, education, and advice that reflect the social and cultural context of Indigenous people, maintain accountability, professional responsibility, and high‑quality care within the Health Worker Scope of Practice.
Professional and personal motivators!
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 $77,342 - $106,358 p.a – 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.
- Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
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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