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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
Redcliffe Hospital
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Would you like to join the Metro North Health team and contribute towards achieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Temporary Full-time opportunity for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker to join our Redcliffe Maternity Services team. In this vital role, you will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, babies, fathers, kin and families across the antenatal, birthing, postnatal and early parenting journey.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RD679501 |
| Closing date | 14-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | 3.5 months |
| Contact person | Jeanie Cooper |
| Contact details | (07) 3883 7034 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
We value the lived experience and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, and we encourage you to apply. We understand that cultural knowledge is a strength in this role and will support you in bringing your full self to the workplace
About the role
In the Health Worker role, you will work in partnership with midwives, multidisciplinary clinicians, and community services to ensure care is culturally safe, holistic, respectful and aligned with the principles of self‑determination. Your cultural knowledge, advocacy and connection to community will help strengthen health literacy, improve access to care and contribute to better health outcomes for First Nations families.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Act as a cultural broker to limit anxiety and improve communication, ensuring information is delivered in appropriate language and in ways that are culturally appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers, fathers, babies, and families
- Develop and deliver cultural awareness education for maternity and neonatal staff (and others as required), grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and aligned with family‑centred, strengths based and trauma‑informed care
- Advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, babies and families; support health system navigation and strengthen health literacy so families can make informed choices consistent with their values and preferences.
- Co‑design and deliver culturally relevant health promotion and prevention activities within community settings. .
- Build and maintain links with government, non‑government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service providers to provide clear, culturally safe referral pathways and coordinated care.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) 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.
Documents
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