About the role
As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker (Identified), you will provide specialist cultural support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and their families accessing Child and Youth Mental Health Services. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll help improve mental health and social and emotional wellbeing outcomes through culturally responsive care, advocacy, education and community engagement.
Working with us
For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085... and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part time employees).
In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your Recreation leave.
Professional Development leave of a minimum 2 weeks per year.
Professional Development allowance for eligible employees for approved courses and conferences (pro rata for part time employees).
Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Requirements
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.
Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification:
Certificate IV or Diploma in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care; or
Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health; or
Certificate IV or Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs; or
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.
Applicants who do not hold the mandatory qualification requirements, but believe they have the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the role as outlined, and will commit to completing the required qualification(s) within an agreed timeframe are encouraged to apply.
C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid Blue Card.
This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Alexandra Robertson on (07) 4744 7103.
Applications close: Thursday, 30 July 2026.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
