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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Adolescents) - Child and Youth Mental Health Services - Cairns
Cairns
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Become a part of an exciting opportunity as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Adolescents) with the Child and Youth Mental Health Services. You will utilise your understanding and lived experience to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, groups, and communities with a culturally informed approach to addressing Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug (MHAOD) issues.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH686144 |
| Closing date | 21-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Jelena Botha |
| Contact details | 07 4226 0719 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Cairns Child and Youth Mental Health Service is a specialist child and youth multidisciplinary team that provides clinical services including triage/intake, crisis response, assessment, treatment and case management to consumers who experience complex or severe mental health concerns. The team promote a strength based, recovery-focused approach to children and their families who reside in the Cairns area and surrounding communities.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will….
- Collaboration on assessment, case management, intake and discharge by providing cultural guidance, information, education and support to health professionals, community-based workers and other service providers.
- Participate in peer support activities with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Workers.
- Actively participate in professional and community networks and associations to promote and maintain knowledge, skills, and relationships.
- Support and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients/families with a range of MHAOD services and other service providers.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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