About Us:
Bidgerdii Community Health Services is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in the Rockhampton and wider Central Queensland region for more than 30 years and our vision is for Healthy and Strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, children, families and communities – self – determining, culturally strong, and thriving in their own way. The name ‘Bidgerdii’ means ‘healing plant’ – the bark of the plant was used for tobacco, and the leaves for healing sores and rashes.
Bidgerdii provides comprehensive primary healthcare and wellbeing services, collaborates with partner agencies for integrated continuity of care and advocates for health policy and health system reform. Our services include general practice bulk-billing clinics, social and emotional wellbeing and generalist counselling services, chronic disease management, preventative health screening, children and family health and early childhood education services.
About the Role:
This position is located within the Rockhampton Clinic and forms part of the Clinic team with is responsible for specialist community and primary health nursing services that focuses on the prevention, early detection and management of health problems for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The role will entail service delivery from designated primary clinic locations and outreach services, under limited supervision, as required.
About You:
You a compassionate, optimistic individual wanting to make a difference in peoples lives especially our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and also have the following:
* Nursing qualifications, with current APHRA Registration (or eligibility for registration), Immunisation Endorsement and experience is preferred, current First Aid Certificate
* Demonstrated clinical experience, in particular the ability to implement and support a medical/primary health care team and effectively plan, and coordinate workload to achieve results.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health services and the issues facing these organisations
* Demonstrated ability to comply with the profession’s code of ethics and function in accordance with legislation affecting nursing practice.
* An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the aged while possessing well developed interpersonal, communications (both verbal and written) and teamwork skills
* Sound understanding of the principles of primary health care
* Ability to work with a wide variety of professionals and the public, as part of a team
* An ability to liaise and work with local communities and relevant Government and non-Government organizations.
* Ability to work as part of a multi- disciplinary team and understand the Cycle of care Patient system
* Demonstrated experience with working with families and commitment to ensuring continuity of care
* Demonstrated competence in use of Business Technology, internet and desktop applications; eg outlook, word, spreadsheet and database packages
Practical Requirements:
* Immunisation requirements – It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A and Pertussis (whooping cough) during their employment.
* Current CPR and First Aid Certificate.
* Current Blue Card (Working with Children and young people) or willingness to apply for a Blue Card
* Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) – essential.
* Satisfactory Police Criminal History Check.
What We Offer:
We offer excellent working conditions with up-to-date technology, great work life balance with flexible work hours (Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm). We also offer excellent career progression and development opportunities in an innovative, community focussed organisation where we are committed to continuous improvement and have exciting plans for the future.
Other perks for joining us (not limited to):
* Competitive Salary
* Generous Salary Packaging
* Awesome Organisation Culture
* 12% Employer Superannuation Contribution
* 17.5% Leave Loading
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application and please include:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A short 1 - 2 page cover letter outlining your experience, abilities and knowledge.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on successful applicants recommended for employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), police criminal history check, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
If you need more information, please contact HR and Recruitment team hr@bidgerdii.org
Applications close: Sunday, 27 July 2025
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Bidgerdii strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.