Health Worker Reliever

1 week ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $45,564 - $58,352 per year

Empower Communities – Contribute to positive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes with Torres and Cape HHS

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Temporary Full Time position available for immediate start up to up to 24 April 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Tomi Newie, would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

Tell me more...The purpose of the position is to provide essential primary health care services through the Primary Health Care Centre and/or the community settings using approaches, which are both culturally appropriate and culturally acceptable. Eighty per cent (80%) of the position is required in the clinical setting and twenty per cent (20%) in the community.

Professional and personal motivators

As an Indigenous Health Worker, your advocacy for local Torres and Cape patients is vital in ensuring culturally sensitive and effective health care.

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

  • Base salary comprising between $2, $2,855.60 per fortnight – 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

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:

  • Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
  • Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
  • Rich Indigenous Culture
  • Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS ( ) and 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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