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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Outreach (Identified) - Rheumatic Heart Disease
Cardiac Services, Surgical Service Group, TOWNSVILLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Summary
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
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| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV673024 |
| Closing date | 04-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Amanda Brown |
| Contact details | 07 4433 3440 Access the National Relay Service |
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.
Career Growth and Development
We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
Our community-driven culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and support. We offer metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional lifestyle—short commutes, diverse facilities, and a close-knit network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.
We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $75,090 to $103,261 p.a. (HWF3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
- Flexible working arrangements may be available
About your opportunity
The Health Worker (HW) is required to support and deliver high quality, coordinated and culturally safe health care to cardiac clients as part of the RHD team including cardiac outreach and in reach services. The HW will work with the Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) Clinical Nurse Consultant focusing on health promotion, prevention, and early intervention of Acute Rheumatic Fever and RHD primarily in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in consultation with clinical support and delegation provided by a Registered Nurse.
Requirements:
- Under 25 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.
- Current registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice Board, including a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice is mandatory.
- Applicants who do not hold the mandatory qualification requirements, but believe they have the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the role as outlined, and will commit to completing the qualification(s) within an agreed timeframe if appointed, are encouraged to apply for this vacancy. Should the applicant be successful, employment will be at the no qualification paypoint until evidence of completion of the required qualification(s) is provided. Full financial and leave support will be provided to complete the qualification(s). If you would like to discuss this option further, please call the contact listed on the role description.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Amanda Brown on 07 4433 3440.
Applications close: Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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