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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Advanced (Identified)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Assessment Engagement Services - Townsville
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Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced (Identified) to join the team within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Assessment Engagement Services in Townsville on a permanent full-time basis. |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV696329 |
| Closing date | 25-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time |
| Contact person | Dawn Charteris |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 3889 Access the National Relay Service |
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).
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: $79,661 to $109,546 p.a. (HWF3)
- 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:
As a member of the Cultural Assessment & Liaison Team (CALT), Rehabilitation Program Area, you will provide culturally safe, appropriate and responsive support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers accessing the Alec Illin Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit. The role works alongside multidisciplinary clinical teams, consumers, families, carers and community organisations to strengthen culturally informed assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation, recovery and continuity of care.
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
- Appointment, and future increment progression, between paypoints HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires:
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or
- Certificate IV in Mental Health, or
- Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, or
- Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.
- Appointment, and future increment progression, between paypoints HWF3.6 to HWF3.7, or HWF3.8 (limited to employees who meet the requirements of HED 04/23) requires:
- Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or
- Diploma of Mental Health, or
- Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs.
- 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: Dawn Charteris on (07) 4433 3889.
Applications close: Wednesday, 25 November 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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