Job Description

The Journey Connect Transport Officer plays a vital role in supporting the Journey Way Program and wider Indigenous Health Service Division by ensuring First Nation patients are safely and respectfully transported as part of their health care journey.

About the Candidate

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

- To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
- Appropriate manual handling compliance. The appointee to this position will be required to carry out frequent and repetitive lifting, manual handling of goods and patients.
- Possession of/or ability to acquire First Aid and Basic Life Support Qualifications.
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check: As a Health Care worker in Queensland Health who engages in risk-assessed roles, you must hold a current disability check (Yellow Card or Yellow Card Exemption) or a NDIS worker screening check.
- Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
- Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD): This is a VPD risk role.

Work Environment

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment,



providing access to cutting‑edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

A strong community‑driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro‑level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit qualified network.

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits

- Salary range: $35.04 to $36.73 per hour (OO3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
- Flexible working arrangements are available for this role.

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