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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Senior (Identified)
North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service - Townsville University Hospital
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 | HWF4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV681162 |
| Closing date | 06-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time |
| Contact person | Emslie Lankin |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 7811 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit:
The North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service (NQKTS) offers patients from regional, rural, and remote areas of northern Queensland with kidney failure the best chance of a quality life, longer-term survival, and care closer to home.
About your new employer:
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
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: $101,511 to $119674 p.a. (HWF4)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
The purpose of this position is to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients accessing kidney transplant services receive effective, coordinated and culturally capable health care.
The Senior Health Worker (Identified) will play a key role in the North Queensland Kidney Transplant multidisciplinary team, providing expertise to integrate culturally capable care that considers the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, their families, and carers.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualification - Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and proof of registration (if applicable)
- 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.
- 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.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion please contact: Emslie Lankin on (07) 4433 7811.
Applications close: Wednesday, 6 May 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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