About us:

The Women's Health Clinic functions within the multi-disciplinary team to promote and deliver efficient, effective, clinically relevant, culturally protected and appropriate patient outcomes in the specific area of Women's Health. The Clinic supports in the provision of comprehensive, holistic health care services delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait people and their families and provides health care services within both the hospital and community settings across the Cairns & Hinterland Hospital Health Service.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your role:

In this position you will…..

- Work collaboratively with the Gynaecology Team/Health Professionals to deliver a range of culturally safe evidence-based interventions including co-case management, care coordination, intake assessment, treatment plans, direct therapeutic interventions and referrals whilst providing support to Gynaecology Clinic patients. Work as part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child and Family Service team; maintain a case load within the scope of the Health Worker HWF3.




- Establish and maintain a communication network between health service providers and the communities by attending meetings, liaising with health services including, Aboriginal Medical Services and other health care providers.
- Develop a positive culture within a division which encourages and recognises high performance, builds leadership capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.

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📌 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker (Identified) (Cairns)
🏢 Cairns & Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Cairns