Advanced Health Worker (Better Cardiac Care) - 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 an Advanced Health Worker (Better Cardiac Care) to join their team on a permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
You will support access to cardiac services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples/communities through participating in culturally appropriate education, case management, quality improvement, direct assistance and participation in community events & consultation mechanisms.
About the Team
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit is an essential element of the MHHS 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.
The Better Cardiac Care (BCC) Program aims to improve heart health for First Nations patients by using a culturally appropriate model of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with heart disease. This model aligns with health equity strategies and the organisation's plan to enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health by addressing service access, health literacy and care co-ordination.
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 Permanent |
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Position type Part-time |
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Occupational group Health - Health Service Support |
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Classification HWF3 |
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Workplace Location Mackay region |
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Job ad reference QLD/681487 |
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Closing date 12-May-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
Jenny Gething |
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Contact details
07 4885 5518
Access the National Relay Service |
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Attachments
Role Description (PDF, 3.22MB)
Role Description QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB) Information Package for Applicants |
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