Health Equity Project Officer - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
About this role
Role details
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Health Equity Project Officer to join their team on a temporary basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
To facilitate the development of integrated approaches between primary, secondary and tertiary health care (the health care delivery system) to maximise health gains for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the life course from maternity and child health services to the older population and those managing complex chronic conditions. This position is an opportunity to work within the public healthcare system and work collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, their health organisations and general practice, to realise the Mackay HHS vision of excellence in healthcare, wellbeing, research and education in Regional/Central Queensland.
About the Team
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit is an essential element of the Mackay HHS support services and ensures the development and delivery of culturally appropriate services and models of health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and families.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Job details
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Position status Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type Full-time |
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Occupational group Administration |
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Classification AO5 |
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Workplace Location Mackay region |
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Job ad reference QLD/678041 |
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Closing date 25-Mar-2026 |
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Yearly salary |
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Fortnightly salary |
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Total remuneration |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
Refer to Role Description |
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Contact person
Kerry Maley |
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Contact details
07 4885 6826
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Attachments
QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants Role Description (PDF, 735KB) Role Description |
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