The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Health Worker – Advanced (Sexual Health – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander – Identified) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Empower individuals and families towards reducing transmission and morbidity related to blood borne virus and sexually transmitted infections among First Nations peoples
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, develop case management and healthcare plans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Promote and provide STI and BBV testing and screening opportunities within the Gold Coast Sexual Health Service
• Engage with community members to strengthen community involvement in improving culturally appropriate sexual health service delivery

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community
• Qualification information – see attached role description
• Mandatory Possession of a current First Aid certificate
• Working with Children check (GCH will cover cost)
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Driver Licence
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent part time (45.6 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $37.87 - $52.07 per hour

About Us

Gold Coast Sexual Health Service provides multidisciplinary care testing, management and prevention of sexually transmitted infections and Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection including the provision of pre- and post exposure prophylaxis for HIV infection. It serves a growing population in the Gold Coast with priorities for care including people living with HIV, young people, culturally and linguistically diverse community members, gay and bisexual men and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It comprises a cohesive team of specialist doctors, nurses, allied health clinicians (pharmacist and psychologist) and an administrative team.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 10 September 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC660123

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.