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🌿 Advanced Health Worker | Permanent Full Time | Torres Strait Islands - Coconut, Horn, Mabiuag, Murray & St Paul

💬 Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?
Reach out to Damian Arndt on 0460 036 586 - he'd love to hear your story and answer any questions.

🌟 Make a real impact where it matters most

As an Advanced Health Worker, you'll play a vital role in delivering primary health care across the Torres Strait. Your work will be grounded in approaches that are culturally appropriate, culturally safe, and community‑centred.

• 80% of your time will be spent in clinical settings
• 20% will be dedicated to community engagement and outreach

Identified Role 

Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), this is an Identified Role. It is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Your cultural knowledge, lived experience, and connection to community are not just valued - they are essential to delivering safe, respectful, and effective care.

Why this role matters to you

As an Indigenous Health Worker, you are a trusted advocate for Torres and Cape patients. You'll help ensure care is culturally appropriate, accessible, and responsive - strengthening health outcomes for your community.

You'll also:

• Build strong community connections 
• Share knowledge and empower others 
• Be part of meaningful, on-the-ground change 

🌴 More than a job - it's a life experience

Living and working in the Torres and Cape region offers a lifestyle like no other:

• Stunning natural landscapes - reefs, islands, rainforest
• Short commutes and a slower pace of life
• Deep cultural connection and community belonging
• Experiences that shape your career and your identity

💰 What you'll get in return

Torres and Cape HHS offers a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits:

• Base salary: $77,342 - $106,358 per annum Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% annual leave loading

Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website. Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Further information

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

Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx

Documents

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

• 1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF)
  
  2 Map Info (PDF)
  
  TC679379_Job Description (PDF)