Aboriginal Health Worker Trainee (Identified) – 18 Months

Queensland Government; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave with loading

Locality allowance

12.75% employer superannuation

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service invites applications for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Trainee (Identified). This fixed-term role supports culturally safe health care delivery and education on the job, with a tailored learning plan and rostering to fit study milestones.

The program runs up to 18 months. The role is identified under anti-discrimination provisions and requires enrolment in the specified Certificate III to progress to a Health Worker HWF2 position

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social and cultural determinants of health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Demonstrated cultural knowledge and respect for Indigenous cultures and communities.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with motivation to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and advocate with influence.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and education with a tailored plan to suit individual needs.
• Engage with wrap-around services to ensure culturally safe delivery of health interventions.
• Contribute to primary health care activities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Attend required training and meet qualification milestones within 18 months.

Skills

Culturally-informed care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Job description

Townsville Hospital and Health Service invites applications for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Trainee (Identified). This fixed-term role supports culturally safe health care delivery and education on the job, with a tailored learning plan and rostering to fit study milestones.

The program runs up to 18 months. The role is identified under anti-discrimination provisions and requires enrolment in the specified Certificate III to progress to a Health Worker HWF2 position