The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker role is to enhance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of high quality, culturally appropriate services which are focused on health awareness, follow up care and education to individuals and groups within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
Job Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full-time
Location: South West Qld
Yearly Salary: $62505 - $68544
Contact Name: Alicia Murray

Contact Number:
Closing Date: 18-FEB-21

Your opportunity

The position will be an integral multidisciplinary team member in the planning, development and implementation of health education, health promotion, disease screening /intervention and Community development for better health outcomes, improving access to services and promoting integrated service provision across the continuum of Primary Health care, consistent with principles of client self-management.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care support in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Escape the city crowds and discover a region rich in community spirit, diverse industry, wide open spaces and beautiful waterways. St George Hospital is a 31 bed facility located 513kms west of Brisbane, servicing a population of approximately 2,400. Whether you are after a tree change, or a pace change, you will quickly become part of the community you care for in St George.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

Generous leave loading rates apply!
Be part of a supportive experienced growing team!
Make a positive difference to members of our community!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.