Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Advanced (Identified)

Description:

, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island; operating 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital. Townsville Hospital and Health Service , the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for people living from Mackay up to the Torres Strait and out to the Northern Territory border. Townsville University Hospital We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.

Job details

Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Health Service Support Classification HWF3 Workplace Location Townsville region Job ad reference QLD/TV629814 Closing date 24-Apr-2025 Fortnightly salary $2878.20 - $3958.00 Job duration Ongoing - 76 hrs p/f Contact person Lesley Brown Contact details (07) 4433 3561
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Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified)

Vacancy: Permanent Full-time / 76 Hours per fortnight

Location: Women's and Children's Clinics and Midwifery Navigator Service / Women's and Children's Service Group / Townsville

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:

• Salary range: $2878.20 to $3958.00 p.f. (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

Why Choose Us?

• • • Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
    • Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements .
    • Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications/ professional registration/ other requirements

• • • Appointment, and future increment progression, between paypoints HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires:
      • Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
    • Appointment, and future increment progression, between paypoints 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.
    • 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.
    • This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle (manual and automatic) and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
    • Blue Card Checks: 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.
    • Probation period may apply.
    • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
    • Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession ofproviding exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community .

Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Lesley Brown on (07) 4433 3561.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV629814

Applications close: Thursday, 24 April 2025

Further information

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

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