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🌿 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Trainee (Identified)

🕒 Temporary Full Time | Immediate start up to 10 March 2028 (with possibility of extension)

📍 Location - Remote Torres and Cape Primary Health Care Centres | Multiple Positions Available

This role is not based in Cairns. These traineeship positions are located across remote communities throughout the Torres Strait and Cape York region. This means living and working in communities such as islands in the Torres Strait or remote Cape York locations.

 Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?

We know that stories, connections, and relationships matter. If you'd like to yarn about the role, what the traineeship involves, or whether it's the right fit for you, contact Eva Burns on 0499 926 121. She'd love to hear from you.

About the traineeship

This traineeship is designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members who want to build a future in health, even if you haven't worked in health before. You'll learn on the job with strong support from experienced staff, Elders, and community members needed to become an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner.

As part of the role, you will enrol in a Certificate IV qualification. Queensland Health pays for your course fees and provides study leave to help you succeed. This is a chance to build skills, grow your confidence, and step into a role that supports your community.

Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Cultural requirement for this role

Under Section 25 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), this position is an Identified role. It is a genuine occupational requirement that the successful applicant is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

Why your role matters

As a trainee Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, you bring something no one else can - your culture, your lived experience, your connection to community, and your understanding of Country. These strengths help ensure that Torres and Cape communities receive care that is safe, respectful, and grounded in culture.

You'll be part of small, close‑knit communities where your work makes a real difference. These communities will help you grow, learn, and build experiences that shape your future as a health professional.

You'll also receive:

• Base salary between $65,082.00 - $74,360.00 per year Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• 12.75% employer superannuation and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) 
• Generous leave entitlements, including 17.5% annual leave loading

Living in the Torres and Cape region

Living in the region means being surrounded by Country, culture, and community. You'll enjoy:

• Beautiful natural surroundings - rainforest, reef, islands, and outback
• Short commutes and a relaxed lifestyle
• Strong, proud Indigenous cultures and community connections

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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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)
  
  Applicant Questions (in place of a Cover Letter) (Word)
  
  TC678118_Job Description (PDF)