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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner - Growing Deadly Families (Identified)
Mount Isa
Support Stronger Beginnings for First Nations Families!
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of First Nations families while enjoying the unique lifestyle of North West Queensland.
Join Growing Deadly Families in Mount Isa and be part of a community-focused service working to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and their babies. With opportunities to connect with communities across the region, including Doomadgee and Mornington Island, this is a rewarding role where your cultural knowledge, clinical expertise and community connections can make a real and lasting impact.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Care |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI692577 |
| Closing date | 30-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Andrea Mitchell |
| Contact details | 0417 834 292 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner, you'll provide high quality, culturally responsive care to women and families throughout pregnancy, working alongside midwives and a multidisciplinary team.
- Deliver clinical care across a range of settings, including antenatal assessments, health checks, education, referrals, care planning and follow-up.
- Support women and families to make informed health choices, providing culturally appropriate information and holistic support throughout pregnancy and beyond.
- Connect with local and remote communities, working collaboratively with health services, Aboriginal Medical Services, community organisations and other partners to support positive health outcomes.
Working with us
- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part time employees).
- In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your Recreation leave.
- New Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners to Queensland Health may be eligible for an Incentive payment of up to $5,000 after 12 months (pro rata for part time employees).
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Requirements
- To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders.
- Appointment to this position requires proof of a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) and/or Diploma in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health.
- Holds current registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner as recognised by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA).
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Andrea Mitchell on 0417 834 292.
Applications close: Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Documents
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