Aboriginal and Torres Islander Health Practitioner (Biloela)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Biloela; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Ongoing Professional Development

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner to provide culturally responsive care in a multidisciplinary team. The role involves developing care plans and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients on their health journey.

You will build community connections, mentor trainees, and deliver health promotion while upholding Queensland Health values and high-quality practice.

Qualifications

• Hold current registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner with the ATSIHPBA (AHPRA).
• Possess a Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent.
• Demonstrate strong local cultural knowledge and cultural safety in health care.
• Experience delivering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care to individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive care within a multidisciplinary team and develop healthcare and case management plans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Build strong relationships with community members and ensure their voices are heard in health service delivery.
• Mentor and develop Trainee and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners.
• Deliver health promotion and education programs and uphold safe, high-quality practice.

Skills

Cultural knowledge

Communication skills

Mentoring & training

Education

Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Tools

Telehealth systems

Job description

• Paid Parental Leave

About us

Biloela Hospital supports the Biloela and Banana region with hospital, specialist and Telehealth services — helping make quality healthcare more accessible, wherever you live.

We're also proud to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing by listening to our communities, understanding what matters most, and working together to deliver equitable, culturally responsive care for everyone.

About the role

• Connect and care. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide culturally responsive care, develop healthcare and case management plans, and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients on their health journey.
• Connect with community. Build strong relationships with community members and help make sure their voices are heard in the way health services are delivered.
• Share knowledge and grow. Support other health professionals to build cultural confidence and competence, while mentoring and developing Trainee and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners.
• Educate, lead and inspire. Deliver health promotion and education programs, promote safe and high-quality practice, and help create a positive workplace culture through strong role modelling and Queensland Health values.

About you

• Hold current registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner with the ATSIHPBA (AHPRA), plus a Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent. (Don't have the Diploma yet? A supported learning pathway may be available.)
• Bring strong local cultural knowledge, practise with cultural respect and safety, and confidently share your knowledge through cultural awareness support and training for health staff.
• Have experience delivering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care to individuals and families, with a focus on quality, safe and continually improving services.
• Be confident working with different people and communication styles, using health information and Telehealth systems, while helping develop programs and services that meet the needs of the community.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $140,636 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $52.73 - $62.17 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Sunday, 11 October 2026

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Further information

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

This position will be filled in accordance with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 3) 2025.