Advanced Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Annual leave

Superannuation

Salary sacrificing

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service, based in North Queensland, seeks an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professional to provide culturally informed assessment and care. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with communities to support rehabilitation, recovery and continuity of care.

The role requires AHPRA registration and relevant Certificates or Diplomas; salary ranges between $79,661 and $109,546 per year plus leave and superannuation benefits.

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• Certificate IV or Diploma in relevant Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health areas.
• Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or Diploma of Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, appropriate and responsive support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers.
• Work with multidisciplinary clinical teams, consumers and families to strengthen assessment and planning.
• Contribute to rehabilitation, recovery and continuity of care.

Skills

Cultural safety

Community engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Certificate IV Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Diploma Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Job description

Townsville Hospital and Health Service, based in North Queensland, seeks an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professional to provide culturally informed assessment and care. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with communities to support rehabilitation, recovery and continuity of care.

The role requires AHPRA registration and relevant Certificates or Diplomas; salary ranges between $79,661 and $109,546 per year plus leave and superannuation benefits.