Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

About the work unit / facility

General Health Unit/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Senior/Medical Service Group/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. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases 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 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.

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $ to $ p.f. (HWF4)
• 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program (ATSIHP) aims to bring about quality equitable health outcomes for First Nations people, which are enriched by strong living culture and dignity.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Mandatory: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification: Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Work, Primary Health Care.
• Mandatory: It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position is filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted by, and arguable under, Sections 25, 104 and 105 of the QLD Anti-Disc. Act
• Highly regarded: Good leadership skills with the ability to provide high level management and leadership of staff, using initiative and judgement in resolving workplace issues in a cross-cultural environment.
• Highly regarded: Effectively work under supervision and direction, either individually or in a team, using routine health practices and procedures or established methods.
• Drivers licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a 'C' class manual & automatic vehicle, and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

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:

Heath Cooper on

Apply ONLINE:

Applications close: Thursday, 11 September 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.