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Senior Health Worker (Torres Strait Outer Islands)

Queensland Health
Cairns Full-day Full-time

Description:

Champion Cultural Excellence - This is your opportunity to be an influential advocate for positive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes across the Torres and Cape HHS! #CareerUpHere

Job details

Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Health Service Support Classification HWF4 Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/TC617456 Closing date 19-Mar-2025 Yearly salary $98555.00 - $116189.00 Job duration Permanent Full Tme Contact person Margaret Mau Contact details (07) 4069 0310
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Permanent Full Time positions available!

GIVE US A CALL - The hiring manager Margaret Mau, (07) 4069 0310 would love to hear from you and discuss the role further.

Tell me more... You will have the opportunity to manage the provision and delivering effective Primary Clinical Care and Emergency Care. The position will be an integral member in the planning, development and implementation of educational and promotional activities and material which are aimed at prevention and early intervention for better health outcomes.

Professional and personal motivators!

As an Indigenous Health Worker, your advocacy for local Torres and Cape patients is vital in ensuring culturally sensitive and effective health care.

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

  • Base salary comprising between $98,555.00 - $116,189.00 per annum – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
  • Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
  • Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
  • Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:

  • Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
  • Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
  • Rich Indigenous Culture
  • Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
  • Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Discover more by reading the role description attached .

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx.

17 Feb 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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