Advance Your Career in Primary Health Care

Deliver culturally safe care that supports stronger, healthier Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Job details

Your new role:

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker – Generalist, you will play a vital role in delivering culturally safe, holistic primary health care that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and families. You will:

• Deliver evidence-based, culturally appropriate clinical care, health promotion and education across all life stages
• Engage with community, government and non-government partners to strengthen referral pathways and services
• Advocate for clients while addressing social determinants of health through targeted programs and initiatives
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, applying advanced clinical skills within scope of practice

This role is being filled using a targeted recruitment process. It is open only to people who identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Candidates must include a statement in their application if they identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Only candidates who meet this requirement will be considered.

About you:

You are a committed Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health professional who is passionate about community-led, culturally responsive care and making a genuine difference.  You have:

• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, communities and social determinants of health
• Demonstrated experience in primary health care, health promotion and client advocacy
• Good communication skills able to build trust with clients, community and multidisciplinary teams
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a respectful, values-driven team environment

What we can offer you:

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

Unit Profile

The Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care is a Queensland Health service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Located in lnala, 18 km Southwest of Brisbane CBD, our clinic is staffed by GPs, nurses, allied health, and Aboriginal health workers, and visiting medical specialists. We also provide health-related services at a community level, and our research team is dedicated to finding and publishing evidence about how to improve the health of our patients.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are Metro South Health:

We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services.

We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve.

We are better together.

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

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

• MS02674797 Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application essentials - things you need to know (PDF)
  
  We are MSH - five reasons why you should join us (PDF)