Make a real difference in First Nations community health!
Join a dedicated health team delivering culturally safe, community‐focused care across the North West. In this role, you'll support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access services, promote health and wellbeing, and strengthen connections between communities and health providers.
About The Role
Working closely with community members, health professionals and partner services, you will contribute to safe, high‐quality care and positive health outcomes across the region.
Responsibilities
1. Building strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health services and community‐controlled organisations to support access, continuity of care and follow‐up.
2. Assisting with the assessment, coordination and evaluation of care, supported by contemporary knowledge of Indigenous health issues at a local, state and national level.
3. Supporting health promotion and education activities within communities and schools, while contributing to a strong culture of patient safety and clinical governance.
Working with us
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
4. Mandatory possession of a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
5. If you do not hold the relevant qualification but believe you have the ability to perform the role, there is an opportunity you may be appointed at the \"No Qualification level ( NQ)\" for a fixed term, subject to engaging and participating in a learning agreement to obtain the required qualification(s) with essential level support under HR Policy G10 Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS) or the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Education Scheme.
6. To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal 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 or Torres Strait Islanders.
7. Applicants are advised this position works at an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.
8. C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
9. Pre‐employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Unique locations
13. Friendly communities
14. Regional, rural and remote $$ incentives
CLONCURRY: the friendly heart of the outback. Enjoy the charm of country living at the `gateway to the gulf`.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Susan McMillan on (07) 4794 8800.
Applications close: Tuesday, 26 May 2026.
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
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