Senior Health Worker

1 day ago

Cooktown Queensland, Australia Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Full time $98,000 - $116,189 per year

Senior Health Worker – Cooktown Midwifery Group Practice (MGP)

Permanent Full-Time | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

Ready for a role that starts with a yarn? Cherie Myburgh, would love to hear your story and answer your questions.

Tell me more...Join the Cooktown MGP team and help deliver culturally safe, family-centred maternity care focused on the first 2000 days. In this senior role, you'll coordinate services, support women and families through pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care, and promote culturally responsive practice within a midwifery-led continuity of care model. You'll also guide other Health Workers and work closely with communities and service providers to improve maternity outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and families from diverse backgrounds.

Why you'll love working with us:

As an Indigenous Health Worker, you'll play a vital role in advocating for local Torres and Cape patients, ensuring care that is both culturally sensitive and clinically strong.

You'll experience a supportive, close-knit team environment where your voice matters — and where the community truly appreciates your contribution.

Perks of the role:

  • Base salary comprising between $98, $116,189.00 per annum – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
  • Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers )
  • Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave

Life in Cooktown means you will be able to enjoy:

  • Sunsets that stop you in your tracks, A relaxed, tropical lifestyle — rainforest, reef, and outback all on your doorstep
  • Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
  • Rich Indigenous Culture
  • Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHSand the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
  • Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies

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