Outreach Generalist Health Worker, Rheumatic Heart Disease (identified)
Full-time, Fixed term
Based in Cairns
Aboriginal & Torres strait Islander Health Workers
Salary: Wuchopperen Health Service Limited Enterprise Agreement (2023)
$85, $92,907.94 per annum
Wuchopperen Health Service
'Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong'
Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns.
Benefits of working with Wuchopperen:
We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them:
* Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Salary Sacrifice (up to $15,899 for tax free benefits and $2,650 p/a for entertainment benefits).
* 5 weeks annual leave and 15 days personal leave pro rata.
* Commitment to professional development.
* EAP for employees and family members.
About the role:
The Outreach Generalist Health Worker, Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) works with the RHD team in caring for RHD clients and their families and assists in delivering education and support to families at risk of RHD.
The position contributes to the delivery of contemporary primary health care services, incorporating the development, implementation and evaluation of program resources and strategies to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
The Generalist Health Worker, RHD is supervised by the Nurse Practitioner Candidate, RHD and has no supervisory responsibilities. The position works closely and collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Medical Officers and other health professions and clinic staff to ensure the key responsibilities are achieved.
Key responsibilities:
* Work within the established Wuchopperen Health Worker lead model of care, providing comprehensive, culturally competent health services, incorporating promotion, prevention, early intervention, health assessments and treatment in accordance with medical and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island community protocols.
* Work closely with the Nurse Practitioner Candidate, RHD in implementing and delivering specialised services to RHD clients, their families and community members and families at risk of developing RHD.
* Providing education and support to RHD clients and their families both from a clinical and environmental perspective and completing home visits to support client access to services, implementing changes and improvements to their homes that support RHD prevention.
* Assist with organising client transport as required. Undertake client recalls and internal and external referrals in accordance with approved processes, including case coordination activities.
* Undertake crisis intervention, advocacy, and referral to appropriate internal and external providers.
* Work in partnership with other health care professionals to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to comprehensive primary health care.
* Maintain information systems such as computer systems, statistics and other records required for the efficient and effective management of clients.
* Participate in organisational and community activities to advance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Work within Wuchopperen's Policies and Procedures including the Staff Code of Conduct and the Work Health and Safety requirements and contribute to continuous improvement processes to ensure compliance with relevant standards and safe, effective service delivery.
* Other duties as required, within your skills, experience and capacity.
Core Capabilities:
For applicants to be successful in this role, they should demonstrate:
Assessment of merit for this role will be based on the knowledge, skills and experience, potential for development and personal qualities. The competencies listed below are considered to the most critical for success in this role.
For applicants to be successful in this role, they should demonstrate:
* Certificate IV or higher in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) and has a minimum of three (3) years of direct experience in the delivery of clinical health care services.
* Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures from an historical and contemporary perspective, including the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Demonstrated ability to perform clinical screening, health education and promotion and administrative duties within the primary health care setting.
* Extensively developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders as well as effectively advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment, prioritise and meet deadlines, deal with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
* Demonstrated ability to meet and work within the core values and behaviours of Wuchopperen.
Qualifications and experience:
* It is a condition of employment in this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough) and hepatitis B
* It is highly recommended that all staff are vaccinated against COVID-19.
* Generalist Health Workers may be required to register or work towards registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Proof of qualifications and current registration is required to be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
* The RHD Health Worker is an Identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act
* Please provide one (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) written reference from a referee who can confirm that you are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and an Aboriginal and/or Torres strait Islander community accepts you as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
* It is a condition of employment that all employees are holders of a current and valid 'blue card' or Working with Children Check. This is at your cost. Employment cannot continue or commence if you do not have a 'blue card' or if your 'blue card' is withdrawn or is disqualified.
* Possession of a current CPR certificate or commitment to obtain within the first six weeks of employment is essential.
* Possession of a current Queensland "CA" class driver's licence is essential.
* Commitment to work within the principles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control including a willingness to develop the leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
* Ability to use Microsoft products and the ability to use or willingness to gain proficiency in the client information management systems.
Requirements:
* Hold a current Blue Card (for suitability to work with children and young people).
* Proof of qualifications is required to be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
* Possess a current driver's licence.
* A commitment to adhere to Wuchopperen's policies and procedures.
* Successful applicant to consent to a broader Criminal history check
* Undergo and Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check
Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting.
Note: Revised legislation requires applicants to hold a blue card prior to commencement. Refer to Qld Government's Blue Card Services website for more information
How to apply:
To be eligible for interview, applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than two pages), addressing the Core Capabilities and an up-to-date Resume including two referees and complete the screening questions provided from Employment Hero.
For more information contact Lorna Baker, Director of Health Services
The above is an Identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act
Wuchopperen is a Child Safe Organisation and the safety and wellbeing of children is of utmost importance.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 2nd February 2026