Join Darling Downs Health as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker in Toowoomba and help improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the region. Working alongside patients, families and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll deliver culturally protected, holistic care, strengthen community connections, and make a meaningful difference every day. Indigenous Health only: Strong Culture, Strong Youth, Our Legacy, Our Future

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification HWF3
Workplace Location Toowoomba region
Job ad reference QLD/DD2608689876
Closing date 27-Aug-2026
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Salary Other
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Contact person Shona Newby
Contact details 0472 720 595
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As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker, you'll support better health outcomes by helping people access culturally safe, connected care. Working alongside patients, families, communities and healthcare teams, you'll make a real difference through advocacy, education and care coordination.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

- Guiding patients and families to the services and supports that best meet their needs.
- Building trusted relationships that improve engagement with healthcare and wellbeing services.
- Delivering health promotion and education that empowers informed health decisions.
- Working with healthcare teams and community partners to achieve coordinated, person-centred outcomes.

Let's Talk About You

You're someone who brings cultural knowledge, compassion and confidence to every interaction. You understand the importance of trust, respect and advocacy, and you're passionate about helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people achieve better health and wellbeing. You take pride in removing barriers, strengthening connections and creating positive experiences for individuals, families and communities.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

- Certificate IV or Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
- Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a health or community setting.
- Strong communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing to multidisciplinary care.



You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in community health promotion, cultural mentoring and building partnerships across services.

Above all, you'll bring Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage, helping create healthier communities through culturally safe care

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

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Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.

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