Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
1 week ago
Work with us and undertake projects to Close the Gap in health outcomes across North West Queensland communities.
This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:
Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Permanent full-time role available, 76 hours p.f.
Working with us
- Base salary ranges between $98,555 and $116,189 p.a. (HWF4).
- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000.
- Providing 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
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
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (A&TSIHP) will play a key role in supporting child health and parenting within the Maternal Child Youth Health team. The role focuses on delivering culturally appropriate, family-centred care across First Nations communities, enhancing the health and wellbeing of children and families from conception through the First 2000 days. This role is part of the Keeping First Nations Mums and Bubs on Country initiative, aimed at supporting families to stay on country and thrive, with a focus on child development and parenting support.
Requirements
- 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.
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- 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 A/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.
Apply ONLINE:
Contact: Kerri O'Connor on
Applications close: Friday, 17 OCtober 2025
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