Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

*About the role
The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate effective, coordinated and culturally capable services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women (and their families and carers) accessing maternity services through the Midwifery Group Practice at the Townsville University Hospital.
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.
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).
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, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
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.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $ to $ p.f. (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
The Senior Health Worker will exercise autonomy, initiative and judgement in the use of resources under their control and in day-to-day resolution of issues and problems, including but not limited to:
Development and use of resources.
Prioritisation of work.
Safety measures and procedures.
Monitoring occupational health and safety regulations and mentoring of other health workers.
Preparation of reports and statistics.
Requirements:
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. 5.1.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Enquiries are welcome; Chloe Westwood on
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Applications close: Thursday, 11/09/25
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