Health Worker Advanced (Identified) (Thursday Island)

Department of Health to Queensland

Thursday Island, Cairns and Far North QLD

Indigenous and Multicultural Services (Community Services and Development)

Government to State (Government and Defence)

Full time

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Health Worker Advanced | Permanent Full Time | Thursday Island

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?

Make a real difference where it matters most

Work at an advanced level within the Men's and Women's Health program, delivering and supporting services that strengthen prevention, early detection, and management of sexually transmitted infections.

Partner with communities and providers to deliver culturally safe sexual health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with diverse needs.

Identified Role

Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), this is an Identified Role. It is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Your cultural knowledge, lived experience, and connection to community are not just valued to they are essential to delivering safe, respectful, and effective care.

Why this role matters to you

As an Indigenous Health Worker, you are a trusted advocate for Torres and Cape patients. You'll help ensure care is culturally appropriate, accessible, and responsive to strengthening health outcomes for your community.

You'll also:

Build strong community connections

Share knowledge and empower others

Be part of meaningful, on-the-ground change

More than a job to Living and working on Thursday Island offers:

Island living surrounded by reefs and sea

Short commutes and a slower, community-focused pace

Strong cultural connection and sense of belonging

Experiences that shape your career and your identity

What you'll get in return

Torres and Cape HHS offers a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits:

Base salary: 77,342 to 106,358 per annum Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)

Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% annual leave loading

Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website. Follow us to Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values to Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

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The full contact number listed in Smart Jobs is: 0740306172