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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker (Maternal and Infant) - Women's Health Unit
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/672887 |
| Closing date | 04-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Kylie Clark |
| Contact details | 07 4885 7276 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Women's Health Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for an ATSI Advanced Health Worker (Maternal and Infant) to join their team on a permanent basis.
Identified role - 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.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The primary purpose of the hospital based Advanced Health Worker (Maternal and Infant Health) role is to assist in providing culturally appropriate services by the Mackay Base Hospital Maternity Unit to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their partner/ family during the antenatal, intrapartum and post-natal period; to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their partner/ family to make healthy lifestyle and health care choices and reduce risk behaviours during pregnancy and the early parenting period and to support the continuity of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their partner/ family between the hospital maternity service and community-based health care providers.
About the Team
The Women's Health Unit provides a public service for antenatal, intra-partum and postnatal care to women in the Mackay Health Service District. The service delivers care of low and medium risk pregnancies, excluding some high-risk pregnancies (refer to CSCF) Version 3.1. The Unit allows for deliveries of >30 weeks gestation, spontaneous and assisted vaginal births as well as elective and emergency caesarean sections. The unit also provide general gynaecology outpatient and inpatient services.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
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 and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
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