At a Glance
- Tasks: Join Queensland Health to provide essential health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Company: Be part of a world-class healthcare system with over 100,000 professionals.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, professional development, and guaranteed pay rises.
- Other info: Flexible roles available across 16 health services in Queensland.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander with relevant health qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
- Townsville
- West Moreton
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- ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH PRACTITIONER AND HEALTH WORKER
- IDENTIFIED TALENT POOL
Queensland Health is now recruiting experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Health Practitioner - professionals for Queensland Health!
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
The opportunity
Queensland Health provides world-class public health care in Australia, and we are accepting expressions of interest from experienced Generalist Health Workers (Identified) for our statewide talent pool.
Queensland Health has a total of 16 hospital and health services, in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote areas across the state.
Roles available across 16 Hospital and Health Services which include
- Cairns and Hinterland
- Children's Hospital Queensland
- Central Queensland
- Central West
- Darling Downs
- Gold Coast
- Metro North
- Metro South
- Mackay
- North West
- South West
- Sunshine Coast
- Torres and Cape
- Townsville
- Wide Bay
- West Moreton
- Role
Working for Queensland Health provides a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities, provides roles with variety and flexibility, supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing and encourages work/life balance.
We offer
- Salary packaging, annual incremental salary increases, and guaranteed pay rises for three years
- Professional development allowance and leave
- Rural and regional allowances for eligible locations
- To Be Considered
We are encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and Health Workers with experience across a broad range of specialities for job opportunities on either a full time or part time basis.
- To be considered for these opportunities, you must have a minimum of the following:
- Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
- Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or
- Diploma in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- Mental Health AOD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers:
- Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or
- Certificate IV Mental Health, or
- Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work, or
- Certificate IV in Alcohol and Drugs, or
- Diploma in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or
- Diploma in Mental Health
- Diploma in Alcohol and Drugs
- Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
- Current registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board, including
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
- For HWF4 and above an additional Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care is required, or
- Additionally
- Proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
- 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
- Occupational group
- Health - Health Service Support
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners (Identified) employer: Metro South Health
Logan Hospital is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-friendly work environment that champions professional growth and development. With a commitment to teaching excellence and strong ties to leading educational institutions, employees benefit from extensive training opportunities and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Enjoy the perks of working within Queensland's public health system, including generous leave entitlements, competitive remuneration, and access to wellness programs, all while making a meaningful impact in the community.
