Step into a truly rewarding role where your passion creates lasting impact. As a Primary Health Care Worker within the Prison Mental Health Service, you’ll empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by supporting their social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing.

Build trusted, culturally safe connections and work alongside diverse clinical and community partners to deliver holistic care. You will play a vital role in guiding individuals through their journey, from custody back into community, helping shape stronger, healthier futures.

Bring your voice, your cultural understanding, and your commitment to meaningful change in a role where every day matters.

Job details

About us:

The Prison Mental Health Service is responsible for the delivery of mental health services to offenders in the Capricornia Correctional Centre (CCC) and Capricornia Correctional Farm (CCF). There is a fluctuating population of up to 1050 male offenders within CCC and CCF. Offenders can access appropriate mental health care equivalent to the standards of the general community. The Prison Mental Health Service incorporates a multidisciplinary team providing services from the time the Offender enters the system, through transfers to other facilities, through to their release into the community. We work in collaboration with the offender health team to promote the overall health and wellbeing of offenders in general.

About the role:

• Participate in community development aimed at building community capacity for self-determination in health.
• Facilitate access to specialist mental health services through the provision of culturally specific education, support and liaison with the clinical team.
• Develop and deliver a range of prevention, early intervention, health education and health promotion services to individuals, families and community groups in accordance with the primary health care principles of social justice, access, equity and community participation.
• Collaborate, consult and liaise with the community, non-government organisations and government agencies in the planning and development of integrated health services and programs.

About you:

• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care is mandatory for this position.
• Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
• No qualification (HWF roles): Applicants who do not hold the mandatory qualification requirements, but believe they have the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the role as outlined, and will commit to completing the qualification(s) within an agreed timeframe if appointed, are encouraged to apply for this vacancy. Should the applicant be successful, employment will be at the no qualification pay point until evidence of completion of the required qualification(s) is provided. Full financial and leave support will be provided to complete the qualification(s). If you would like to discuss this option further, please call the contact listed on the role description.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $121,350 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $39.00 - $53.64 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Professional Development Allowance
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6C679603.

Applications close: Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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Further information

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

This position will be filled in accordance with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 3) 2025.

Documents

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

• Information for Applicants - Identified (PDF)
  
  RK6C679603 - Indigenous Health Worker (Identified) (PDF)
  
  Evidence-of-Attribute (PDF)