Your new role:
As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker, you will deliver culturally responsive primary health care, health promotion, education and clinical services to individuals, families and communities. Working collaboratively with health professionals, community organisations and key stakeholders, you will advocate for clients, strengthen community connections, support prevention and early intervention initiatives, and contribute to improved health and wellbeing outcomes across the lifespan.
This rewarding role combines advanced clinical practice, community engagement, health education and cultural leadership to support holistic, person-centred care.
About you:
You are a passionate and culturally capable Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker who is committed to improving health outcomes and empowering individuals, families and communities through culturally safe, holistic care. You will have:
Demonstrated experience delivering primary health care, health promotion and education programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Strong understanding of the social determinants of health and the ability to apply culturally responsive approaches to care.
Advanced communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with communities, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
Proven clinical skills and experience in client assessment, health interventions, advocacy and maintaining accurate clinical records.
Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and contribute positively to team outcomes.
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What we can offer you:
We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
We are Metro South Health:
We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services.
We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve.
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