Kickstart your health career supporting your community!
This full time traineeship gives you the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while working hands-on in a supportive healthcare environment. You'll build real skills, make a genuine difference in your community and be guided every step of the way by experienced professionals.
Work with us and undertake projects to Close the Gap!
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating pathways to better health for our North West communities.
About The Role
This full time, 18 month trainee position is designed to set you up for a long term career in healthcare. You'll work alongside experienced staff while completing a Certificate III or IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice - fully funded by Queensland Health.
In This Role, You Will
* Support the delivery of culturally safe and respectful healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Learn on the job while completing structured training and study toward your qualification.
* Work closely with experienced healthcare professionals who will guide and support your development.
* Contribute to improving health outcomes through community engagement, health promotion and patient support.
Working with us
* Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Requirements
* To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
* For Trainee Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers: It is mandatory to be enrolled in an approved Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice Certificate III or Certificate IV qualification and continue to meet all course requirements.
* For Trainee Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners: It is mandatory to be enrolled in an approved Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice qualification and continue to meet all course requirements.
* These qualifications will be funded by Queensland Health and the successful applicant will be supported to enrol in the qualification with leave support to attend training provided.
* Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
* Blue Card Check: 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.
* This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
* A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital And Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Shannon McConachy on 0417 078 681.
Applications close: Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support
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