Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach Immunisation Health Worker (Identified)

About the work unit / facility

Communicable Disease Control / Public Health Unit / Corporate Services / Townsville

About your opportunity

This role will work directly with the Outreach Immunisation Nurse, Communicable Disease Control (CDC) Teams and other vaccine service providers to identify, locate and catch up hard to reach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who are identified as overdue for immunisation.

About your new employer

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

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

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (PHC), higher and or willing to obtain Certificate IV. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification, including any necessary endorsements, and evidence of 12 months experience as a Health Worker to be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• 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.
• Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. This position requires the incumbent to hold a current Blue Card.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Sara O'Connor on (07) 4433 6900.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV686205

Applications close: Tuesday, 7 July 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.