Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Advanced

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Advanced, HWF3, Rural Allied and Community Health, Gayndah Health Service - H2511WB669196

Join Our Team as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker at Gayndah Health Service Are you passionate about improving healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities? Gayndah Health Service is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker to join our dedicated team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with individuals, families, and the broader community to deliver culturally appropriate, high-quality healthcare and support services.

Your Opportunity:

• To enhance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in rural communities in the Wide Bay (based in Gayndah and also servicing Monto, Eidsvold, Mundubbera, Biggenden, Childers, Gin Gin and Mt Perry).
• This position is an advanced health worker position and particularly focuses on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including youth and adolescents and those living with chronic conditions and meeting Key Performance Indicators as required by the Wide Bay Hospital Health Service.

What we're looking for:

• Cultural Understanding – An understanding of and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, including historical and social determinants of health effecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and an ability to advocate for health needs
• Well developed ability to apply knowledge and skills from the Certificate IV or Diploma in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
• Good planning, problem solving, coordination and clinical skills appropriate for the support of inpatient and outpatient care, delivery of health assessments, community screening and primary health care intervention working with a multidisciplinary team and external agencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility, reliability, good communication and interpersonal skills where client liaison advocacy and supervisory responsibilities apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mandatory possession of a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
• Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires: Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health
• Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.2 to HWF3.7 requires: Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
• Applicants who currently possess a Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care with the willingness to work towards obtaining the mandatory Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care are strongly encouraged to apply.
• To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
• Aged Care:
  Potential applicants are advised that the Aged Care Act 1997 requires Queensland Health employees and volunteers of aged care services to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate the applicants obtaining the above check.
• Queensland Disability Worker Screening:
  Potential applicants are advised that from the 1st February 2021, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) requires Queensland Health to seek a Queensland Disability Worker Screening check prior to appointment to this position. Your appointment to the position is subject to the NDIS Commission issuing you with a favourable suitability notice. Please visit the website for further information:
• Blue Card:
  Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. Your appointment to the position is subject to the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian issuing you with a favourable suitability notice. Queensland Health will meet the cost of this check and future renewals.

Why join us?

Career Growth
: At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.

Inclusive Culture:
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish.

Impactful Work:
Be a part of an organisation that's shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals.

Competitive Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration, training and development and flexible work arrangements and leave options.

Our offer:
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $114,355 p.a., comprising salary between $75,090 - $100,227 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HWF3) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2511WB669196

Regional Queensland residents enjoy a lower cost of living and affordable housing in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse regions.

Other benefits include:

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Rural Wide Bay

The Wide Bay is a diverse and beautiful
region
in Queensland, Australia and is known for its wide-open spaces, subtropical temperatures, strong community spirit and relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle. In the countryside you will find
friendly towns
, scenic farming land, rugged mountain ranges and National Parks. The many
lakes, rivers and dams
provide the perfect waterside location for camping, hiking, swimming, fishing and water sports. The Wide Bay has hundreds of kilometres of back roads and tracks, perfect for horse riding, trailbikes and four-wheel driving. The region is full of sugar cane, avocadoes, macadamias, citrus and vegetable crops and rolling hills of grazing cattle.

Application:
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Closing Date:
Monday, 1st December 2025