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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Worker (Doomadgee) (Identified)
Doomadgee
Live and Work in North West Queensland - Support Health, Wellbeing and Community Change!
This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a genuine impact while experiencing the lifestyle, culture and natural beauty of North West Queensland. If you're looking for a diverse role where no two days are the same and your work has a lasting impact, this is an opportunity to build both your career and your connection to community.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Care |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI684830 |
| Closing date | 19-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Ruth Dewar |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 9100 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Discover a rewarding career and unique lifestyle in Doomadgee. This permanent full-time opportunity offers the chance to immerse yourself in a vibrant community, experience the regions rich culture and stunning landscapes and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.
As the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Worker, you will play a key role in supporting individuals, families and communities to access culturally safe mental health and alcohol and other drug services. Working closely with clinicians, health services and community stakeholders, you will help strengthen wellbeing outcomes through education, support and community engagement.
- Support individuals and families to access appropriate mental health, alcohol and other drug, and allied health services through culturally responsive engagement and assessment.
- Work collaboratively with clinicians, community groups and local service providers to deliver programs and initiatives that promote wellbeing and reduce alcohol and other drug-related harm.
- Facilitate community education, health promotion and prevention activities, including life skills, self-help and wellbeing-focused programs.
Working with us
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
PLUS, access to the Training, Education and Professional Development Incentive funds.
Requirements
- 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.
- Applicants must provide a reference from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to their knowledge, skills or experience to demonstrate cultural capabilities where required. This person may be a community member, supervisor or work colleague.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid Blue Card.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Ruth Dewar on (07) 4744 9100.
Applications close: Friday, 19 June 2026.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Documents
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