Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
21 hours ago
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Working with us
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay. The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work
About the role
In this vital role, you'll deliver high-quality, culturally responsive primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving health outcomes and advancing the NWHHS Health Equity Strategy.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Deliver clinical and health promotion services for Skin Health and Rheumatic Heart Disease.
- Conduct assessments, education, and culturally appropriate care plans.
- Collaborate with Gidgee Healing, GPs, and the Townsville Public Health Unit.
- Lead community engagement and outreach across Gulf communities.
- Contribute to service planning, improvement, and quality care delivery.
- Uphold cultural safety and NWHHS values in all aspects of work.
Requirements
- Successfully completed a Certificate IV Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) and / or Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health and holds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA).
- 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.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Jordan Staggs on
Applications close: Friday, 28 November 2025.
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