Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
1 week ago
**Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
.**
About your 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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements ( ).
- Salary range: $98,555 to $116,189 p.a. (HWF4)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus great Salary Sacrificing ( ) options
- Flexible working arrangements may be available
About your opportunity
The Team Leader - Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team – Specialist Programs will:
- Provide operational oversight to a cluster of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers working within the Mental Health Service Group Specialist Programs.
- As a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Assessment Engagement Service management team provide strategic direction and leadership to the Mental Health Service group to ensure the provision of clinical services are culturally informed, strengths focussed, safe and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
Requirements:
Diploma in :
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or;
- Diploma or Mental Health or
- Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs.
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.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary
Enquiries: Latifah Khalu on
Applications close: Monday, 1 September 2025.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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