Health Workforce Connector North Queensland

Do you want to be part of growing a local health workforce for the Far North Queensland Tablelands communities? Then this is the role for you

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension subject to future funding availability.

Health Workforce Queensland is a not for profit, non-Government Rural Workforce Agency for primary health workforce in Queensland, focused on making sure remote, rural, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities have access to highly skilled health professionals when and where they need them, now and into the future.

The Future Workforce Team connect with undergraduate medical, nursing & midwifery, dentistry and allied health students to incentivise rural career pathways through a variety of strategies, including GROW Rural an end-to-end health workforce solution program, placement bursaries, interactive webinars and links with university Rural Health Clubs.

We are looking for a unique person who:

• Lives in the Tablelands and has the drive to contribute to growing a strong, local health workforce
• Has the creativity to generate innovative workforce strategies and the ability to make them happen
• Is proactive, solutions-focused, and adaptable
• Thrives in a remote work environment while staying connected to a collaborative team
• Dreams big but pays attention to the details
• Can plan for the future while staying grounded in the present
• Embodies integrity and authenticity in everything they do

If this sounds like you, we want you to apply

The purpose of the role is to Increase health workforce capacity by advancing structured workforce pathways into primary healthcare settings in Atherton, Mareeba and surrounding communities.

The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate HWQ's flagship workforce solution program, GROW Rural engagement activities with FNQ health services, practitioners, and community stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with local healthcare practices to identify workforce gaps and co-design responsive solutions.
• Strengthen collaboration between university placement coordinators, health services, and clinical supervisors to increase clinical placements in FNQ
• Increase clinical placement opportunities for health students in FNQ, with a focus on primary care
• Support practices to host student placements and strengthen supervision and mentoring capacity
• Assist practices in employing early career graduates, including GROW Rural NQ alumni
• Collaborate with HWQ's Health Workforce Solutions team to help fill primary care vacancies and support retention
• Provide tailored support to students and new health professionals to assist with community integration
• Develop relationships with local high schools to promote rural health careers and coordinate engagement activities
• Participate in stakeholder engagement, networking events, and promotional activities
• Promote the role and its impact through presentations and local/social media

Please view the Position Description which further details: knowledge and qualifications, skills and experience key responsibilities and accountabilities.

To increase health workforce capacity by advancing structured workforce pathways into primary healthcare settings in Atherton, Mareeba and surrounding communities.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• A dynamic environment, a positive work culture and a team of motivated professionals where you will be supported to advance your skill levels and work experience
• A hybrid working model, however this role will be based in Atherton or Mareeba North Queensland, and the successful applicant will need to have their own office space and vehicle but will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and allowances
• Flexible work approach
• Telecommunications allowance
• Salary packaging (HWQ is a 'Health Promotional Charity')
• Professional development and study assistance/leave
• Personal travel discounts and travel insurance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• One paid Wellbeing Leave Day per calendar year
• And more…

If you're keen to work for an organisation that makes a difference in remote and rural Queensland communities and the advertised role sounds like a perfect fit, click the Apply Now link with the following documentation included:

• Cover Letter describing how you meet the Position Requirements, and
• Resume outlining your qualification and previous experience, including two professional referees.

Only applications that address the Position Requirements will be considered.

(Professional referees will only be used to reference check if you are the preferred candidate and only after interview.)

Health Workforce Queensland welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Please submit applications by: 5pm Tuesday 21 October 2025

Should you have any enquiries about the role, please contact Meredith Connor, Future Workforce Team Leader