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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Trainee (Identified)
Indigenous Health Service Division, Charters Towers
Summary
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Discover new adventures in CHARTERS TOWERS |
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF1 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV679221 |
| Closing date | 08-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | TFT, 18 months |
| Contact person | Salli-Ann Buttigieg |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 2216 Access the National Relay Service |
About the opportunity:
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is committed to growing the First Nations health workforce and values the role and contribution of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Health Practitioner. These roles support the provision of culturally safe and responsive clinical and primary health care interventions to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
Health Worker Trainees are supported with full time employment, tailored education plans to suit individual learning needs, suitable rostering to support engagement with program education and wrap around, culturally safe support to continue through the program's various academic milestones.
This is a fixed term temporary full-time opportunity, for 18 months.
About your new employer:
Clinical Excellence
Delivering advanced surgical care including robotic-assisted procedures and future transplant services.
Career Growth and Development
Opportunities to lead education, research, and service development within your specialty.
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
Work within a collegiate team committed to excellence and collaboration.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history. Discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville.
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: $65,082 to $68,884 p.a. (HWF1)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications (enrolment in Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care) and proof of registration (if applicable)
- This is an identified position - it is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
- 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?
For a confidential discussion please contact: Salli-Ann Buttigieg on (07) 4433 2216.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV679221
Applications close: Wednesday, 8 April 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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