Job details

About the work unit / facility

The Child Development Service within the Women's and Children's Service Group provides diagnostic and early intervention support for children with complex developmental needs. Our multidisciplinary team delivers culturally safe and family-centred care, ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families receive respectful and inclusive health services.

About your new employer

Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.

We offer:

• Clinical Excellence: Delivering high-quality care through evidence-based practices and innovative health solutions.
• Career Growth: Access to professional development, training programs, and pathways for advancement.
• Supportive Culture: Inclusive, collaborative environment that values diversity and wellbeing.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible arrangements and lifestyle benefits in beautiful North Queensland.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $2878.20 – $3958.00 per fortnight (HWF3).
• 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.

Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.

About your opportunity

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified), you will play a vital role in supporting families through the diagnostic process for children with complex developmental needs. You will provide culturally appropriate education, advocacy, and linkage to community supports, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes.

Requirements

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, this is an Identified position requiring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
• Appointment, and future increment progression, between paypoints HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires:
  • Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health
• Appointment, and future increment progression, between paypoints HWF3.2 to HWF3.7, or HWF3.8 (limited to employees who meet the requirements of HED 04/23) requires:
  • Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
• Current C Class Driver Licence.
• Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
• Evidence of vaccination or immunity for VPDs as per Queensland Health policy.
• A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:

Nicole Argall on (07) 4433 9074.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025.

Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV669773, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• HWF3 Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified) CDS 32084183 (Word)
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (05.24.Pdf)
  
  Evidence of Attribute - Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles (PDF)