Work collaboratively within the Specialist Palliative Care Service team to deliver high-quality end-of-life care and improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Senior (Identified - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. 

You will

• Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families to improve their experience, knowledge, and Palliative Care related outcomes
• Deliver evidence based and culturally appropriate services including assessment, education and support
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support of trainee and developing First Nations Health Workforce
• Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary practice, collaborative communication, and role modelling behaviour. 

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• 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 Diploma in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health or equivalent
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Driver Licence
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost) 

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading 

Salary

• Temporary full time (up to six months, possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $3 890.90 - $4 587.10 per fortnight

About Us

The Specialist Palliative Care Service delivers comprehensive and compassionate world class care to address specialist palliative care needs for consumers across Gold Coast Health as well as leading a number of statewide services and projects. A range of services are provided across community, inpatient, outpatient, consultancy, and telehealth settings. The Specialist Palliative Care Service collaborates with many other organisations in the complex care delivery to our patients, and utilises and encourages innovation, quality improvement and research to obtain optimal patient goals of care.

This role forms an integral clinical position within the broader Specialist Palliative Care Service. The location for the model of care delivery can include attendance at hospital, telehealth, pop-up clinics, residential aged care homes, and other community locations, as well as visiting the homes and community of First Nations people and their families. 

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong 

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 26 May 2026. 

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process. 

Job Ad reference: GC682103 

Please note: no third-party applications will 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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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC682103 - RD (PDF)