Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Advanced (Identified)

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.

We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University (JCU).

Our community-driven culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and support. We offer metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional lifestyle—short commutes, diverse facilities, and a close-knit network.

Nestled in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.

We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $77,342 to $106,358 p.a. (HWF3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options 
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

As a valued member of the Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team you will participate in and contribute to the delivery of a culturally sensitive and appropriate mental health care service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients who access the Child and Youth Mental Health Service Team.

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.
• Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires:

• • Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health, or
  • Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, or
  • Certificate IV in Mental Health, or
  • Certificate IV in Alcohol and other Drugs.

• Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.2 to HWF3.7, or HWF3.8 (limited to employees who meet the requirements of HED 04/23) requires:
  • Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or
  • Diploma of Mental Health, or
  • Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Uruba Cedar on 07 4433 9004 or 0436 911 420.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV673061

Applications close: 05/02/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.