Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Advanced

1 week ago


Northern QLD, Australia Townsville Hospital and Health Service Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

About the work unit / facility:

Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team

Based at Kirwan Health Campus, the Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team (CALT) is part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Assessment Engagement Services (A&TSI WAES) within the Mental Health Service Group. The team provides culturally safe and responsive mental health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, adolescents and young adults.

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

Townsville HHS delivers high-quality, evidence-based care across 21 facilities. As Northern Australia's largest tertiary hospital, we provide specialist services and are committed to continuous improvement through research and innovation.

Career Growth and Development

We support your professional journey with access to SARAS study assistance, leadership development, and opportunities to contribute to health equity and culturally safe care.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

Our diverse workforce reflects the communities we serve. We foster inclusion, collaboration, and respect, with a strong focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Enjoy the tropical lifestyle of Townsville with flexible work arrangements, generous leave, and access to wellbeing programs. Live where others holiday while making a meaningful impact.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $ to $ p.f. (HWF3)
  • Annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker – Advanced (Identified), you will provide culturally appropriate support, guidance and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients accessing CYMHS. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community organisations to improve mental health outcomes.

Requirements:

  • Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
  • 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 in the to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
  • Possession of class C drivers' licence.
  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
  • Probation period may apply.
  • Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history and Blue Card checks.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Uruba Cedar on

Apply ONLINE: 

Applications close: Sunday, 12 October 2025.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.



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