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Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Senior Health Worker - Identified
Hearing Health Team - Kirwan Health Campus, Townsville
Summary
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
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| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV684451 |
| Closing date | 30-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time |
| Contact person | Heath Cooper |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 8809 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Hearing Health Team:
Hearing Health Team provides hearing health screening, plus health education, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 4 to 18 years with a focus on Preschool, Grades 1, 2, 3 and Grade 6. Screening occurs at locations within the immediate Townsville area and provides professional support services throughout the whole of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
About your new employer:
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $101,511 to $119,674 p.a. (HWF4)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
- Provide a range of hearing health services (working within a delegated Model of Care) to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children within the service area.
- To participate in the delivery of culturally effective services consistent with core business with a specific focus on hearing screening, competency-based training programs, and health education services.
- The Senior Health Worker operationally manages the Health Worker team working in a collaborative practice model with the Clinical Nurse.
Requirements:
- Diploma in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including Blue Card Checks.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
For a confidential discussion please contact: Heath Cooper on (07) 4433 8809.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV684451
Applications close: Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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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