What your day could look like
As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Support Officer, you'll play a key role in strengthening cultural connection and supporting effective service delivery across the health service. From coordinating activities that improve access to care to working alongside teams and community, your work will help create better experiences and outcomes.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
Supporting culturally responsive care through coordination, follow-up, and patient engagement
Building strong relationships with community, stakeholders, and internal teams
Keeping services running smoothly through organised systems, scheduling, and communication
Contributing ideas and improvements that enhance how services support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Let's Talk About You
You're someone who brings purpose and respect to everything you do. You understand the importance of culture in health and take pride in helping people feel heard, supported and connected. Whether you're liaising with community or coordinating behind the scenes, you work with compassion, integrity and courage to make a meaningful difference.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and cultural contexts
Proven ability to communicate clearly and build respectful relationships
Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Confidence working independently while contributing positively to a team
You'll stand out if you have experience working with community groups or within health or government settings.
Most importantly, you're passionate about improving health outcomes and creating services that respect culture, build trust, and support stronger communities.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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