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Health Worker Generalist (Identified) | Permanent Full Time | Cooktown

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Stefanie Henebery (07 •••• •178) would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

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Build strong community connections
Share knowledge and empower others
Experiences that shape your career and your identify
Work-Life Balance – A perfect setting to combine meaningful work with an active, outdoor lifestyle

Work in a meaningful role that improves health outcomes by delivering high-quality, culturally respectful care that supports prevention, early detection, and management of health concerns within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Empower individuals and families through education and self-care, while working collaboratively with communities and partner organisations to make a real impact and help close the gap in health equity.

Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Professional and personal motivators!

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.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

Base salary comprising between $72,447.00 - $76,736.00 per annum – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave

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.
Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
Rich Indigenous Culture
Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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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.

Health Worker Generalist (Identified) (Cooktown)

department of health - queensland