Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Team Leader (Identified) , Queensland Health

Job Description

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Team Leader (Identified) Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service (ATODS) Program Area, Townsville Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital. In this Team Leader role you will provide operational oversight to a cluster of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, working within our ATODS Program Area. Please note, this is an identified position - 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. Do you want to make a difference in public healthcare? Our health service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence. Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day." Our values are: Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement About the opportunity: Position: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Team LeaderVacancy: Permanent Full-time, 76 hours per fortnightLocation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Assessment Engagement Services, Townsville What's on offer? Remuneration package of up to $132,567 p.a. Salary range: $98,555 to $116,189 p.a. (+ applicable allowances/benefits (HWF4). 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading and 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation. Provide individual cultural support and advocacy to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People accessing clinical services delivered by the ATODS. Provide professional/cultural supervision and/or peer support to Mental Health Service Group Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Clinicians as required. Work collaboratively with the Townsville ATOD service Team Leaders to ensure that the care for consumers, family and community who identify as Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander is culturally safe. Role requirements: The successful candidate must hold a Diploma in: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or; Diploma of Mental Health or Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs. 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. Please refer to the role description for further details. Why Choose Us? Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and a supportive employer committed to your growth. Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements. Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Interested? Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Harry Pitt on 07 4433 9480. Apply ONLINE: Applications close on Tuesday, 19 March 2025. Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis. #J-18808-Ljbffr