About the work unit / facility

The First Nations Patient Journey Hub (FNPJH) is a new service within the Indigenous Health Service Division at Townsville University Hospital. It supports culturally responsive care transitions for First Nations patients from hospital to community.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

Townsville HHS delivers high-quality care across 21 facilities, including the largest tertiary hospital in Northern Australia. We are committed to health equity and culturally safe practices.

Career Growth

We support professional development through mentoring, credentialing, and leadership opportunities, including pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers.

Supportive Culture

Our inclusive workplace values diversity and collaboration, with strong community partnerships and a commitment to eliminating institutional racism.

Work/Life Balance

Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living in North Queensland, with flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $3777.60 to $4453.50 p.f. (HWF4)
• Annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified) to permanently join the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) ‘First Nations Patient Journey Hub' (FNPJH). This new service facilitates a culturally capable and responsive health care journey for First Nations patients from the Townsville University Hospital (TUH) to community care pathways.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications (Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care) and proof of registration (if applicable).
• 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 in the to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history and Blue Card checks.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Sally Ladyman on (07) 4433 2929.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV660064

Applications close: Thursday, 25 September 2025.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.