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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Educator (Identified)
Mount Isa
Empower Careers. Build Capability. Make Community Impact!
Join North West HHS as a Senior Educator supporting the growth, capability, and leadership of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce across multiple Hospital and Health Services. This permanent, full‑time role leads innovative education, strengthens cultural and clinical practice, and empowers staff to work to their full scope across Queensland’s diverse communities.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | HWF5 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI674096 |
| Closing date | 20-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Michelle Sullivan |
| Contact details | 07 4764 1594 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
You'll be a key leader driving excellence in workforce development, professional growth, and culturally safe practice across multiple Hospital and Health Services. Working collaboratively with the Office of the Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and local stakeholders, you will champion education, capability building, and career pathways that strengthen our First Nations Health Workforce.
- Design, deliver, and evaluate culturally safe, evidence‑informed education programs aligned to statewide priorities.
- Provide professional, clinical, and cultural supervision and mentoring to Health Workers and Health Practitioners across multiple sites.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure education programs meet cultural, community, and organisational needs.
Working with us
- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,605. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,815… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,210. (pro rata for part time employees).
- In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your Recreation leave.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Requirements
- Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check, from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
- 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.
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Michelle Sullivan on (07) 4764 1594.
Applications close: Friday, 20 February 2026.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Documents
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