Tell me more...To participate as a collaborative member of the Torres and Cape Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service to address mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, alcohol and other drug associated issues in partnership with our own service, community and other government departments to facilitate the prevention or minimisation of mental health and alcohol and other drug related problems. 

Professional and personal motivators!

As a Health Worker, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce attraction incentive scheme | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Base comprising salary between $71,020.00 - $75,941.00 per annum  – you may be eligible for additional benefits Allied ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/allied-health-careers/salary-and-benefits ) First Nations health workers | Healthy Careers - Queensland Health ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/aboriginal-torres-straight-islander-health-workers ) 
• Competitive salary packaging: In addition to a base wage, we also provide a generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and have salary packaging options Salary packaging | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits/salary-packaging ).
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world.
• Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave.

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

• A warm climate
• Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes. See Torres Strait Islands geographical map(PDF) ( https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/2901446/tchhs-torres-strait-npa-map.pdf ) / Cape York geographical map(PDF) ( https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/2901443/tchhs-cape-york-map.pdf )
• Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
• Rich Indigenous Culture
• Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/ ) and the Torres Strait ( https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/torres-strait ) and Cooktown and Cape York ( https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/cape-york ) regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

Professional and personal qualities TCHHS are looking for;

• Sound understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, and knowledge of local and community health issues particularly with regards to mental health, substance misuse and social and emotional wellbeing.
• Knowledge or experience in community services or health related services.
• Experience in working with individuals and groups in a community setting.

Refer to role description for Torres and Cape HHS Values- Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage 

Requirements for the role:

• 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.
• Possession of a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
• The successful applicant will be required to travel on a weekly basis to Indigenous communities within the Torres and Cape Region.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Do you need more information? Simply call the contact person listed on the role description.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.