Temporary Full Time Senior Health Worker position available up to 30 June 2025 (with possibility of extension)

GIVE US A CALL - The hiring manager Jacob Walsh (0459 234 068) would love to hear from you and discuss the role further.

Tell me more... Manage the provision and delivery of effective and culturally appropriate primary health care in conjunction with Diabetes Educators and Directors of Nursing. 

As an Indigenous Health Worker, your advocacy for local Torres and Cape patients is vital in ensuring culturally sensitive and effective health care.

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

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 salary comprising between $94,848.00 - $108,466.00 p.a – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/careers/workplace-benefits )
• Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits )
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world 

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

• 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 )
• Choose Cairns for your next career move ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0ShTVsxjVQ ) 
• 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.
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Discover more by reading the role description attached.

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

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

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.