Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker – Advanced (Identified)

Vacancy: Permanent full-time

Location: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Assessment Engagement Services, Townsville

Enjoy a generous remuneration package value up to $117,817 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range: $2878.20 to $3958.00 p.f. (HWF3)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements (including long service, sick leave and carer's leave, cultural and bereavement leave, parental and reproductive health leave).
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care,
• Mental Health Peer Work,
• Mental Health,
• Alcohol and other Drugs

• Mandatory: This position requires the possession of a Certificate IV in either,
• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history clearance.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Dawn Charteris on 07 4433 9876

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV631053

Applications close: Thursday, 24 April 2025.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.