Make the move. Make a difference.
Close to culture. Close to home.
Make a real impact where it matters most – join the Tablelands Mental Health Service in Atherton or Mossman as an Indigenous Health Worker. Be part of a passionate team delivering world-class healthcare in one of Australia’s most stunning and diverse regions.
About Us:
Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provide a range of innovative services, staffed by multidisciplinary teams with a broad mix of skills, knowledge and professional backgrounds. These currently include Community Services, Specialised Services, Acute and Sub-Acute Bed Based Services, Access Services and Rural Remote and Indigenous Services.
The primary catchment of Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services covers the Cairns and Hinterland region incorporating various areas ranging from Mossman in the north, Tully in the south to Mareeba and Atherton in the west.
About You:
This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.
* Works closely and under the direction of the Team Leader and in collaboration with the Indigenous MH and AOD Service Coordinator, regarding mentorship of other Indigenous MH Workers participation in Local, NQ Regional and State-wide Indigenous Mental Health and AOD Service workforce initiatives.
* Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices, including employment equity, anti- discrimination, occupational health and safety, and ethical behaviour being aware of and adhering to legislative requirements, organisational policy, values and goals.
* This position may be required to work across multiple Adult Community Mental Health Teams in the Tablelands Mental Health and AOD Service.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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