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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Worker (Identified)

North West Hospital and Health Service
Doomadgee, QLD
A$76,963 p/a + benefits
Community Services & Development → Indigenous & Multicultural Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 11 days ago


North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

  • Unique locations
  • Friendly communities
  • Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Working with us

  • Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
  • 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 17.5% loading bonus
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

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.

PLUS access to the Training, Education and Professional Development Incentive funds.

The Yellagundgimarra Hospital Doomadgee is a Level 2 remote hospital providing 24/7 acute inpatient and emergency care. Services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, nursing, medical, administration and operational staff, with a strong focus on culturally appropriate care. The Waanyi and Gangalidda people are recognised as the Traditional Custodians of the area.

About the role

As part of our Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service (ATODS), you'll play a vital role in reducing harm associated with alcohol and other drugs and in improving mental wellbeing. You'll work closely with individuals, families, groups, and community members, supporting culturally safe access to care and building community capacity. In this role you will:

  • Provide cultural assessments and support to improve engagement with Mental Health & ATODS services.
  • Work with individuals, families, and groups on initiatives to reduce harm and improve wellbeing.
  • Facilitate programs in areas such as life skills and self-help for those impacted by AOD and mental health challenges.
  • Connect clients with specialist mental health, AOD, and allied health services.
  • Support and educate primary health providers in early intervention and culturally safe care.
  • Assist with prevention and health promotion through culturally appropriate education and community activities.
  • Actively contribute to quality improvement, workplace safety, and inclusive workforce practices.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
  • A current ‘C' Class driver's licence is essential.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI664236

Contact: Ruth Dewar on 07 4744 9100

Applications close: Monday, 20 October 2025


About North West Hospital and Health Service

Mount Isa, QLD, Australia

Our vision

Healthier Queenslanders.

Our purpose

To provide leadership and direction, and to work collaboratively to ensure the health system to deliver quality services that are safe and responsive for Queenslanders.

Our responsibilities

The Department of Health's role include:

1.providing strategic leadership and direction for health through the development of policies, legislation and regulations

2.developing statewide plans for health services, workforce and major capital investment

3.managing major capital works for public sector health service facilities

4.purchasing health service delivery

5.supporting and monitoring the quality of health service delivery

6.delivering specialised health services, providing ambulance, health information and communication technology and statewide health support services.

Hospital and Health Services are independent statutory agencies responsible for their own strategic plans.

Our strategic objectives

1.Supporting Queenslanders to be healthier: promoting and protecting the health of Queenslanders

2.Enabling safe, quality services: delivering and enabling safe, clinically effective, high quality health services

3.Equitable health outcomes: improving health outcomes through better access to services for Queenslanders

4.High performance: responsive, dynamic and accountable management of the department, and of funding and service performance

5.Dynamic policy leadership: drive service improvement and innovation through a collaborative policy cycle

6.Broad engagement with partners: harnessing the skill and knowledge of our partners

7.Engaged and productive workforce: foster a culture that is vibrant, innovative and collaborative

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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