Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, Advanced

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, Advanced

Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team, Rural and Remote Program Area

Charters Towers, QLD

Permanent full-time

Remuneration up to $121,351, plus additional incentives and benefits

Make a real difference for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults, families and communities

In this meaningful role, you will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing mental health services by providing culturally safe, respectful and community-informed care.

Working as part of the Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team, you will use your cultural knowledge and lived experience to strengthen cultural safety, support positive care experiences, and advocate for consumers, families and carers.

You will work closely with clinicians, community organisations and key stakeholders to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel understood, supported and connected throughout their care journey.

Why join our client?

You will become part of a culturally strong, supportive and community-focused team dedicated to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Our client recognises that cultural knowledge, lived experience and community connections are genuine strengths. These will be respected, valued and central to the care they provide.

Salary and benefits

- Base salary of $77,342 to $106,358 per annum (HWF3)
- Four to six weeks of annual leave per year, with 14% to 17.5% leave loading
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Cultural professional development allowance
- 10 days of paid cultural leave per year




- Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
- A supportive team environment with solid cultural leadership
- Ongoing training, development and clear career pathways
- Job security within a large regional health service
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Short commutes, a family-friendly workplace and an affordable North Queensland lifestyle
- Relocation costs, including temporary accommodation, which may be available for the successful candidate

Why Charters Towers?

Build your career. Connect with community. Thrive in Charters Towers.

Imagine finishing work surrounded by wide-open spaces, friendly faces and a genuine sense of community. Charters Towers offers a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, affordable living, meaningful community connections and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Known for its welcoming spirit and rich heritage, Charters Towers offers a balance between career and lifestyle. You can enjoy short commutes, a slower pace of life and strong community relationships, while remaining within easy reach of Townsville’s beaches, shopping, dining, entertainment and airport connections.

Requirements

Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, this is an identified position. Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Applicants with qualifications in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Peer Work, or Alcohol and Other Drugs are encouraged to apply.

Applicants who do not currently hold the required qualification may be eligible for supported training pathways.

Applications close: Thursday, 27 August 2026

Job ad reference QLD/TV688161

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