Senior Health Worker- Identified (Various locations across Torres Strait)

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 Tell me more...Manage the provision and delivering effective Primary Clinical Care and Emergency Care. The position will be an integral member in the planning, development and implementation of educational and promotional activities and materiel which are aimed at prevention and early intervention for better health outcomes.

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 ) 

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Demonstrated experience and advanced knowledge in the management and delivery of Primary Health Care – including primary clinical care and community care services in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote setting.
  • Demonstrated understanding of culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples and ability to apply this understanding into the provision of health care delivery.
  • Advanced communication and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment in a health service delivery setting.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, Torres and Cape can offer you:

  • Base comprising salary between $94,848.00 - $108,466.00 per annum 
  • Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
  • Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
  • Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility
  • Great support team
  • Professional development

Requirements for the role:

  • Diploma in Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
  • 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 Island community.
  • Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check'; from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.

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

About Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Services visit TCHHS website ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

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.




29 April 2024
Location: Australia Queensland Cairns region,Far North Qld
Salary: As per State Award AUD per year
Work type:
Locum Tenens
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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