Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Generalist Health Worker

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

PD funding & study leave

Diverse & inclusive culture

EAP & private health discounts

Job summary

Darling Downs Health invites applications for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Generalist Health Worker in Toowoomba, joining the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Services team. You’ll help strengthen wellbeing and connect people with culturally safe care within a supportive team dedicated to positive community outcomes.

As an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, you bring cultural knowledge and a commitment to your community, building trusted relationships and advocating for

Qualifications

• Certificate III or equivalent qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health, wellbeing or community settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Current C Class Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships to encourage access to health and wellbeing services.
• Support individuals and families to navigate care and access needed support.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners to improve wellbeing outcomes.
• Advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through culturally responsive care.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Cultural knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Tools

C Class Driver Licence

Job description

Join Darling Downs Health as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Generalist Health Worker with our Social and Emotional Wellbeing Services team in Toowoomba. Help improve health and wellbeing outcomes through culturally responsive care, trusted relationships and community-focused support, while working alongside a passionate team committed to making a real difference. Strong Culture, Strong Youth, Our Legacy, Our Future

What Your Day Could Look Like

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Generalist Health Worker within Social and Emotional Wellbeing Services, you'll help strengthen wellbeing outcomes and connect people with culturally safe care. Working alongside a supportive team, you'll make a meaningful difference for individuals, families and communities.

Every Day, You'll Contribute By

• Building trusted relationships that encourage access to health and wellbeing services.
• Supporting individuals and families to navigate care and access the support they need.
• Working with healthcare professionals and community partners to improve wellbeing outcomes.
• Advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through culturally responsive care.

Let's Talk About You

As an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, you bring cultural knowledge, lived experience and a genuine commitment to supporting your community. You build strong relationships, communicate with empathy and advocate for positive health and wellbeing outcomes. Through your work, you'll help people feel supported, connected and empowered.

Here's What Will Help You Thrive In This Role

• You identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. This is an identified position and a genuine occupational requirement of the role.
• Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or a relevant equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health, wellbeing or community settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A current C Class Driver Licence.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in Social and Emotional Wellbeing Services, community engagement or health promotion.

Most importantly, you’re passionate about improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing and creating positive change through connection, advocacy and support.

Together, you’ll strengthen wellbeing, improve health outcomes and bring our values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage to life.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It’s complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you’ll see your impact firsthand. Here, you’ll find opportunities that simply don’t exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

Occupational group

Health - Health Service Support