Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker (Bundaberg & Hervey Bay)

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is seeking passionate and culturally skilled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Workers to join the Palliative Care Support Service team across Bundaberg and Hervey Bay Hospitals.

This is a meaningful prospect to provide holistic, culturally appropriate care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families accessing specialist palliative care services, while contributing to the broader healthcare team in an essential and impactful role.

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive team that values the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and recognises the importance of culturally safe care for patients, families and communities.

About this role

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity

To provide support and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing specialist palliative care services across the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service through the provision of high quality, culturally appropriate services focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

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 and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Qualifications needed

- Mandatory: Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health or
- Mandatory: Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- Applicants with a Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care who are willing to work towards the Certificate IV are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Must hold a Class C driver’s licence.
- Must meet required Queensland Health vaccination and health screening requirements.

Experience needed

- Experience assessing health needs and supporting culturally appropriate health care.
- Ability to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to engage with community-based services.
- Ability to make appropriate referrals and liaise with health professionals, community groups and agencies.




- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Self-management, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use patient and staff information systems.
- Commitment to quality, safety, professional development and evidence-informed practice.

Location

Palliative Care Support Service, Cancer Care Services

Bundaberg and Hervey Bay Hospitals

Employment type

Permanent Part Time

Two Permanent Part Time Positions, 38 hours per fortnight

Classification

HWF3

Remuneration

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $58,894 p.a., comprising:

Salary rates of $39.00 - $52.06 per hour

Employer contribution to superannuation of up to 12.75%

Annual leave loading of 17.5%

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: H2606WB

Other benefits

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service offers an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth, including:

Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%

Annual leave loading of 17.5%

Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay

Versatile work arrangements to support work-life balance

The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast

Bundaberg is where the coastline meets the country, four hours’ drive north of Brisbane. It is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities, including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.

The Fraser Coast is known for its diverse natural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle. This destination with a difference is home to K’gari, formerly Fraser Island, incredible whale watching encounters, family-friendly beaches, history and culture.

About Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service





Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service delivers quality health care across the Wide Bay, North Burnett and Discovery Coast region.

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Join the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service family and see what it is like to be part of a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure:

Care, connection and compassion for all.

Closing date

Monday, 3 August 2026

Enquiries

Geraldine Davison

Phone: 8*** or ***

Job details

Position status: Permanent

Position type: Part time

Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support

Classification: HWF3

Workplace location: Wide Bay

Job ad reference: QLD/H2606WB

Closing date: 03-Aug-2026

Yearly salary: $38,671 - $51,617

Fortnightly salary: $1,482 - $1,978

Total remuneration: $38,671 up to $58,894

Salary other: $39.00 - $52.06 per hour

Job duration: Two Permanent Part Time Positions, 38 hours per fortnight

Contact person: Geraldine Davison

Contact details: 8*** or ***

Indigenous Job Match endorsement

Indigenous Job Match proudly supports this opportunity with Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.

This role is a strong opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker who is passionate about culturally safe care, community connection and supporting patients and families during some of the most significant and sensitive moments in their health journey.

Palliative care requires compassion, cultural understanding, trust and strong communication. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers play a critical role in helping patients, families and clinical teams work together in a way that respects culture, identity, family, community and choice.

Indigenous Job Match encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants with the right skills, experience and cultural knowledge to consider applying for this important role across Bundaberg and Hervey Bay Hospitals.

This is more than a health role. It is an opportunity to walk alongside mob, support culturally appropriate care and contribute to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Wide Bay region.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker (Bundaberg & Hervey Bay)
🏢 Indigenous Job Match
📍 Hervey Bay