Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

About the work unit / facility Townsville Sexual Health Service / Women's and Children's Service Group / North Ward Health Campus, Townsville 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.

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 and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support.

We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes and a close-knit professional network.

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 and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $75,090 to $103,261 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 To work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to provide quality sexual health care including health promotion, education and public health intervention (preventative and remedial) strategies to both individuals and the community.

Requirements: Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires: Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.2 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 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.

Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.

This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Probation period may apply.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Kerry Irwin on (07) 4433 9600.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV659353 Applications close: Thursday, 2 October 2025 Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the ' Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

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