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Home Care Worker (Identified) (Cooktown)
Cooktown
Support your community through compassionate, person-centred care.
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC688347 |
| Closing date | 06-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Temp Full-Time up to 27 June 2027 (possible ext.) |
| Contact person | Jasmine Sieverding |
| Contact details | (07) 4043 0223 Access the National Relay Service |
Home Care Worker (Identified) | Cooktown
Temporary Full-Time with an immediate start up to 27 June 2027 (with the possibility of extension).
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Jasmine Sieverding on (07) 4043 0223 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
Identified Role: Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
About the role
Working alongside the Community Care Program Coordinator, you'll provide compassionate, person-centred care that helps people remain safe, independent, and connected within their own homes. As a Home Care Worker, you'll build trusted relationships with clients while delivering practical support that enhances their wellbeing, dignity, and quality of life across the Cooktown community.
Why Torres and Cape?
As a professional working within Torres and Cape HHS, your role in enhancing both staff and patient experiences is invaluable.
You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.
What you'll get
- Base salary comprising between $2,663.40 - $2,791.70 per fortnight
- Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- 17.5% loading on annual leave
Life in Cooktown
Living and working in Cooktown means enjoying an incredible lifestyle where adventure and community go hand in hand.
- Explore tropical rainforests, pristine beaches, and breathtaking landscapes.
- Enjoy a short commute and greater work-life balance.
- Experience the rich cultures and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Become part of a welcoming community where your work is genuinely valued.
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.
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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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