Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker (Bundaberg & Hervey Bay)
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Job Summary
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is seeking passionate and culturally skilled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Workers to join the Palliative Care Support Service team across Bundaberg and Hervey Bay Hospitals.
This is a meaningful opportunity to provide holistic culturally appropriate care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families accessing specialist palliative care services while contributing to the broader healthcare team in an essential and impactful role.
You will be joining a supportive and inclusive team that values the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and recognises the importance of culturally safe care for patients families and communities.
Take a chance progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
To provide support and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing specialist palliative care services across the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service through the provision of high quality culturally appropriate services focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Find out more in the Role Description.
- Mandatory: Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Healthor
- Mandatory: Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- Applicants with a Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care who are willing to work towards the Certificate IV are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Must hold a Class C drivers licence.
- Must meet required Queensland Health vaccination and health screening requirements.
- Experience assessing health needs and supporting culturally appropriate health care.
- Ability to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to engage with community-based services.
- Ability to make appropriate referrals and liaise with health professionals community groups and agencies.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Self-management organisation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use patient and staff information systems.
- Commitment to quality safety professional development and evidence-informed practice.
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You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $58894 p.a. comprising:
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: H2606WB686842
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service offers an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle wellbeing and professional growth including:
Bundaberg is where the coastline meets the country four hours drive north of Brisbane. It is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and boasts excellent shopping sporting cultural education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.
The Fraser Coast is known for its diverse natural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle. This destination with a difference is home to Kgari formerly Fraser Island incredible whale watching encounters family-friendly beaches history and culture.
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service delivers quality health care across the Wide Bay North Burnett and Discovery Coast region.
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Join the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service family and see what it is like to be part of a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure:
Care connection and compassion for all.
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position.
Applications are only accepted online.
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Monday 3 August 2026
Indigenous Job Match proudly supports this opportunity with Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
This role is a strong opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker who is passionate about culturally safe care community connection and supporting patients and families during some of the most significant and sensitive moments in their health journey.
Palliative care requires compassion cultural understanding trust and strong communication. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers play a critical role in helping patients families and clinical teams work together in a way that respects culture identity family community and choice.
Indigenous Job Match encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants with the right skills experience and cultural knowledge to consider applying for this important role across Bundaberg and Hervey Bay Hospitals.
This is more than a health role. It is an opportunity to walk alongside mob support culturally appropriate care and contribute to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Wide Bay region.
Required Skills:
* Experience assessing health needs and supporting culturally appropriate health care. * Ability to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to engage with community-based services. * Ability to make appropriate referrals and liaise with health professionals community groups and agencies. * Strong communication and relationship-building skills with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. * Self-management organisation and problem-solving skills. * Ability to use patient and staff information systems. * Commitment to quality safety professional development and evidence-informed practice.
Required Education:
* Mandatory: Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health or* Mandatory: Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care* Applicants with a Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care who are willing to work towards the Certificate IV are strongly encouraged to apply.* Must hold a Class C drivers licence.* Must meet required Queensland Health vaccination and health screening requirements.
