Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, Advanced

In this meaningful role you will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing mental health services by providing culturally safe respectful and community-informed care.

Working as part of the Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team you will use your cultural knowledge and lived experience to strengthen cultural safety support positive care experiences and advocate for consumers families and carers.

You will work closely with clinicians community organisations and key stakeholders to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel understood supported and connected throughout their care journey.

You will become part of a culturally strong supportive and community-focused team dedicated to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Our client recognises that cultural knowledge lived experience and community connections are genuine strengths. These will be respected valued and central to the care they provide.

Our client offers competitive remuneration generous leave entitlements and opportunities for professional development and career progression including:

• Base salary of $77342 to $106358 per annum (HWF3)
  

• Four to six weeks of annual leave per year with 14% to 17.5% leave loading
  

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  

• Cultural professional development allowance
  

• 10 days of paid cultural leave per year
  

• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
  

• A supportive team environment with strong cultural leadership
  

• Ongoing training development and clear career pathways
  

• Job security within a large regional health service
  

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
  

• Short commutes a family-friendly workplace and an affordable North Queensland lifestyle
  

• Relocation costs including temporary accommodation which may be available for the successful candidate
  

Build your career. Connect with community. Thrive in Charters Towers.

Imagine finishing work surrounded by wide-open spaces friendly faces and a genuine sense of community. Charters Towers offers a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle affordable living meaningful community connections and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Known for its welcoming spirit and rich heritage Charters Towers offers a balance between career and lifestyle. You can enjoy short commutes a slower pace of life and strong community relationships while remaining within easy reach of Townsvilles beaches shopping dining entertainment and airport connections.

Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 this is an identified position. Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Applicants with qualifications in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Mental Health Mental Health Peer Work or Alcohol and Other Drugs are encouraged to apply.

Applicants who do not currently hold the required qualification may be eligible for supported training pathways.

Bring your cultural knowledge lived experience and community connections to a role where your contribution will be valued and can make a meaningful difference for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people families and communities.

Join a team committed to culturally safe care and better mental health outcomes across the region.

Enquiries: Luke Duffy onor