Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (Identified)

About this role

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

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

Working with us

• For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000.
• Providing 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.

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.

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay. The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

About the role

In this vital role, you'll deliver high-quality, culturally responsive primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving health outcomes and advancing the NWHHS Health Equity Strategy.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Deliver clinical and health promotion services for Skin Health and Rheumatic Heart Disease.
• Conduct assessments, education, and culturally appropriate care plans.
• Collaborate with Gidgee Healing, GPs, and the Townsville Public Health Unit.
• Lead community engagement and outreach across Gulf communities. 

Requirements

• Successfully completed a Certificate IV Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) and / or Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health and holds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA).
• 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.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• 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: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

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

Contact: Jacqueline Engman on 0459 381 923.

Applications close: Friday, 28 November 2025.