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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced (Identified)
Townsville Hospital and Health Service - KIRWAN
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/TV675661 |
| Closing date | 10-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time |
| Contact person | Uruba Cedar |
| Contact details | 0436 911 420 Access the National Relay Service |
About your opportunity:
As a member of the Cultural Assessment & Liaison Team (CALT), Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Assessment Engagement Services (A & TSI WAES) Program Area you will participate in and contribute to the delivery of a culturally sensitive and appropriate mental health care service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients who access the Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Services.
This is an identified 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.
About your new employer:
- Clinical Excellence: Delivering advanced surgical care including robotic-assisted procedures and future transplant services.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to lead education, research, and service development within your specialty.
- Supportive Culture: Work within a collegiate team committed to excellence and collaboration.
- Work/Life Balance: Enjoy generous leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $77,342 to $106,358 p.a. (HWF3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Role Requirements:
- Mandatory qualification and proof of registration (if applicable).
- Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires:
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health, or
- Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, or
- Certificate IV in Mental Health, or
- Certificate IV in Alcohol and other Drugs.
- Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points 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, or
- Diploma of Mental Health, or
- Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including Blue Card checks.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Uruba Cedar on (07) 4433 9004.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV675661
Applications close: Tuesday, 10 March 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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