As an employer our goal is to be a GREAT PLACE TO WORK and we are committed to securing and maintaining an exceptional workforce.

Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply). ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

What's on offer?
Remuneration package of up to $86,645 p.a., comprising base salary range of $71,020 - $75,941 p.a. (HW4), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).

Other employment benefits may include salary sacrificing options, shift allowances, locality allowances, professional development assistance, flexible working arrangements, access to corporate discounts, staff wellness programs and the employee assistance program.

About the role

• Perform a range of tasks of a complex nature, and provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal support and education to women accessing maternity services at Townsville University Hospital.
• Participate in the care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients within the Antenatal Clinics, Maternity unit, Birthing Suite, and Home Visiting service as per scope of practice.
• Advocate for the patient and family with health clinicians and support networks and other key services that are engaged with the patient.

Role requirements

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle (manual and automatic) and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. 

For interested applicants, please note that the Evidence of Attribute Form must be completed and submitted with your application.

Please refer to the role description for further details about the responsiblities and/or requirements for this position.

Working with Townsville HHS
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce involves offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.

About the location
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.

Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Rebecca Lewis on 0436 927 204. Applications close on Thursday, 28 March 2024 

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.