Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced (Identified)

About your opportunity:

As a member of the Cultural Assessment & Liaison Team (CALT), Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Assessment Engagement Services (A & TSI WAES) Program Area 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, Adolescent and Young Adult Services.

This is an identified position - 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.

About your new employer:

• Clinical Excellence: Delivering advanced surgical care including robotic-assisted procedures and future transplant services. 
• Career Growth: Opportunities to lead education, research, and service development within your specialty. 
• Supportive Culture: Work within a collegiate team committed to excellence and collaboration. 
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy generous leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements. 

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

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 Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Role Requirements:

• Mandatory qualification and proof of registration (if applicable).
• 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
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including Blue Card checks.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Uruba Cedar on (07) 4433 9004.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV675661

Applications close: Tuesday, 10 March 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.