Join our maternity team as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, providing culturally safe, family-centred care and advocacy that empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, babies and families throughout their parenting journey.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification HWF3
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/RD690298
Closing date 28-Aug-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration 5 months
Contact person Jeanie Cooper
Contact details (07) 3883 7034
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About the role

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified) plays a critical role in delivering culturally safe, family-centred maternity services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, babies and families. Working across the antenatal, birthing, postnatal and early parenting journey, the role supports families through culturally informed care, advocacy, health education and care coordination while promoting positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

The successful candidate will work closely with midwives and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide culturally safe support, strengthen health literacy, assist with navigating the health system and advocate for the needs of families. The role also contributes to cultural education, community engagement, health promotion activities and the development of solid partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and service providers.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

- Provide culturally safe support and co-case management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, infants and families throughout their maternity journey.
- Act as a cultural broker and advocate, supporting communication, informed decision-making, health literacy and navigation of healthcare services.




- Develop and deliver cultural awareness education and guidance to maternity and neonatal staff to strengthen culturally responsive care practices.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, service providers and stakeholders to support coordinated care pathways.
- Contribute to culturally relevant health promotion, prevention and community engagement activities that improve maternal, infant and family wellbeing outcomes.

Advantages when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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