The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Health Worker – Senior (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health - Identified) – Head to Health Kids Queensland 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

• Be self-directed and show initiative under the guidance of the Team Leader and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Professional Lead
• Be highly organised and have a high level of attention to detail
• Work as part of the H2HK-Q Gold Coast Services Team
• Develop operational program plans that build cultural capacity within the health system
• Advocate for the rights and needs of community members and liaise with external stakeholders

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Completion of the following:
• Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or
• Diploma of Mental Health, or
• Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs.
• Driver licence
• Blue card / 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
• 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 full time
• Base salary ranging from $75,090 - $100,227 per annum

About Us

Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) is a part of the Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS) Division. Head to Health Hub Kids-Queensland (H2HK-Q) Gold Coast Service is a multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty service within the Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Services that delivers child centred, and family focused services driven by a strengths focused culture in line with the Whole Child Approach.

H2HK-Q Gold Coast will provide a seamless service for children under 12 years experiencing mental health and wellbeing difficulties that effectively integrates primary, secondary, and tertiary services by working in partnership across all sectors. H2HK-Q Gold Coast will operate from a service base and satellite clinics to offer care for children and their families with problems in emotional wellbeing, and behaviour that are likely to impact upon development. H2HK-Q Gold Coast works with the child, their family and key stakeholders.

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 Tuesday, 4 November 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: GC664907

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