Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced

CulturalAssessment and Liaison Team–Child and Young AdultServices,Townsville,QLD

Remunerationup to $121,940+additionalincentives andbenefits |Permanent Full-time

Help shapebetter mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderchildren and young people

Use yourcultural knowledge, lived experience and community connections to make ameaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderchildren, adolescents, youngadultsand their families.

As part of theCultural Assessment and Liaison Team (CALT), you will support Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander people accessing Child and Youth Mental Health Servicesby providing culturally safe support,guidanceand advocacy. Workingalongside multidisciplinary mental health teams, you’ll help strengthencultural safety, support positive careexperiencesand contribute tobetter wellbeing outcomes for children, youngpeopleandfamilies.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a culturally robust and supportive team whereyourexpertiseis valued and respected. Working alongside Child andYouth Mental Health Services and other Mental Health Service Groupteams,you'llhelp strengthen culturally safe care, support positive consumerexperiencesand build stronger connections betweenservices,familiesand communities.

In this roleyou will:

- Provide cultural support, advocacy and guidance toAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, youngpeople,familiesand carers
- Contribute to culturally informed assessment andtreatment planning
- Support clinicians and multidisciplinary teams todeliver culturally safe care
- Provide cultural supervision and advice to staffacross the Mental Health Service Group
- Strengthenpartnershipswith AboriginalandTorresStrait Islander communityorganisationsandstakeholders




- Contribute to health promotion initiativessupporting mental health,wellbeingand substance misuseprevention

Salary andbenefits

We offercompetitive remuneration,generous leave entitlementsandopportunities forprofessional development and career progression, including:

- Base salaryrange:$77,717to$106,875per annum
- Annual leave:4-6 weeksperyearwith 14%-17.5%leaveloading
- Cultural professional development allowance
- Cultural leave: 10 days paid per year
- Supportive team environment with strong culturalleadership
- Ongoingtraining,developmentandclearcareer pathways
- Job security within a large regional healthservice
- Flexibleworking arrangementsto supportwork-life balance
- Shortcommutes,affordablelivingand afamily friendlyworkplace
- Relocationassistancemay be availablefor the successful candidate

WhyTownsville?

Buildyour career.Strengthencommunity.Enjoy the North Queenslandlifestyle.

Townsvilleoffers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle, with easyaccess to beautiful beaches, Magnetic Island, outdooradventuresanda vibrant community. As North Queensland's largest regionalcity,you'llenjoy excellent amenities, robust community connections andthe chance to make a genuine difference close to home.

Requirements

Under section25 of theAnti-Discrimination Act 1991, this is an identifiedposition, and applicants must beIndigenous to theAboriginal and/orTorres Strait Islandercommunity.

Applicantsmustholda Certificate IV or Diploma in one of the following:

- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres StraitIslander Primary Health
- Certificate IV in Mental Health
- Certificate IV in AlcoholandOtherDrugs

A suitableapplicant who does not currently hold a relevant qualification may beconsidered for a temporary appointment while undertaking a supported trainingpathway. Upon successful completion, the employeewillprogress to apermanent appointment.

- Eligibility to obtain andmaintaina BlueCard (Working with Children Check)
- A current Class C driver’s licence

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📌 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced (Townsville)
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