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Health Worker Advanced (Identified) (Thursday Island)
Thursday Island
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC681454 |
| Closing date | 22-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-Time |
| Contact person | Lily-Annie Ahmat |
| Contact details | (07) 4030 6172 Access the National Relay Service |
Health Worker Advanced | Permanent Full Time | Thursday Island
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?
Reach out to Lily-Annie Ahmat on (07) 4030 6172 - she'd love to hear your story and answer any questions.
Make a real difference where it matters most
Work at an advanced level within the Men's & Women's Health program, delivering and supporting services that strengthen prevention, early detection, and management of sexually transmitted infections.
Partner with communities and providers to deliver culturally safe sexual health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with diverse needs.
Identified Role
Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), this is an Identified Role. It is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Your cultural knowledge, lived experience, and connection to community are not just valued - they are essential to delivering safe, respectful, and effective care.
Why this role matters to you
As an Indigenous Health Worker, you are a trusted advocate for Torres and Cape patients. You'll help ensure care is culturally appropriate, accessible, and responsive - strengthening health outcomes for your community.
You'll also:
- Build strong community connections
- Share knowledge and empower others
- Be part of meaningful, on-the-ground change
More than a job - Living and working on Thursday Island offers:
- Island living surrounded by reefs and sea
- Short commutes and a slower, community-focused pace
- Strong cultural connection and sense of belonging
- Experiences that shape your career and your identity
What you'll get in return
Torres and Cape HHS offers a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits:
- Base salary: $77,342 - $106,358 per annum Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% annual leave loading
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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