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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner - Child Health Connected Community Pathways (CCP) (Identified)
Mount Isa
Support Strong Starts for First Nations Families!
Join our Child Health Program and play a vital role in improving health, development, and wellbeing outcomes for First Nations children during the critical First 2000 Days. Working across Mount Isa, Mornington Island and Doomadgee, you'll help families stay connected to culture, community, and the care they need to thrive.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Care |
| Classification | HWF4 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI693933 |
| Closing date | 16-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, Full-time |
| Contact person | Kerri O'Connor |
| Contact details | 0418 938 922 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Working as part of the Maternal Child and Youth Health team, you'll build trusted relationships with families and communities, provide health assessments and education, support child development and immunisation programs, and contribute to the Keeping First Nations Mums and Bubs on Country initiative.
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.
Requirements
- Successful completion of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and/or Diploma in Aboriginal and 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 (A&TSIHPBA).
- Immunisation Certificate or ability to obtain the required immunisation qualification within the first six months of employment.
- Complete credentialing requirements and submit mandatory documentation to the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Scope of Practice Committee with a 6 week timeframe of commencement.
- 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 or Torres Strait Islanders.
- An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who:
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and either
- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
- is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.
- 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
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Kerri O'Connor on 0418 938 922.
Applications close: Friday, 16 October 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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