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Health Worker - Advanced (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander), Cairns Diabetes Centre - Cairns North
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An exciting opportunity exists to join the Cairns Diabetes Centre as a Health Worker – Advanced (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander). Reporting to the Cairns High Risk Foot and Diabetes Team, this role works under minimal supervision within a multidisciplinary setting to deliver high‑quality diabetes support, health education, community engagement, telehealth assistance, and culturally safe care to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH681785 |
| Closing date | 18-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Jill Lawrence |
| Contact details | 0408 250 949 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Cairns Diabetes Centre is situated at 381 Sheridan Street, Cairns North at the North Cairns Health Precinct.
The Diabetes Centre is the major specialist referral and resource centre in Far North Queensland and provides diabetes services to the Torres Cape, and Cairns and Hinterland Health Service areas. The team provides both inreach services to Cairns Hospital and outreach or telehealth services to the Cairns Hinterland Hospital Health Service (CHHHS) and Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS).
The Diabetes Centre applies a multidisciplinary team approach to care in a collaborative practice model. The team includes medical specialists, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse consultant, diabetes nurse educators, research nurse, enrolled nurses, dietitians, podiatrists, social worker, psychologists, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, and administration staff.
For further information visit the website: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland/
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Act as a cultural liaison to advocate, liaise, network and refer to appropriate Non-Government Organisations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officers and the Multidisciplinary Team in collaboration with and under direction of Registered Nurse.
- The role may support inreach services to Cairns Hospital and outreach services within CHHHS.
- Provide effective support and advocacy for identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander High Risk Foot and or Diabetes clients by conducting timely home visits, case management/conferencing, follow-up and referrals to relevant health services/programs.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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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.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
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