About Us
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service.
Servicing the communities of Cape York, with the main office is located in Cairns, Apunipima delivers public health care, and social and emotional well-being care, to community members.
Being a part of the team at Apunipima means helping us deliver essential services as well as building capacity in communities to manage their own health care needs.
About the Role
The Support Worker – Breakthrough for Families Program (BFF) provides practical support to individuals and families affected by methamphetamine and other substance use by assisting with education, engagement, outreach, and referral pathways to local services.
The role helps increase community access to BFF activities supporting individual and family access to the BFF Counsellor whose focus is on therapeutic, clinical and complex family interventions.
About You:
Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living in remote communities
Experience developing and maintaining working relationships with community groups and local service providers
Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with community members and service providers
Ability to collect information and maintain records
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical behaviours
Essential Requirements:
Enrolled in or willing to undertake study for a Certificate III in Community Services, Addiction Management, Community Development or qualification relevant to the position
Current Queensland Drivers Licence




Blue Card (Working with Children Card)
AFP National Police Check
Why work for us?
Competitive salary $56,****** per annum
5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 & $2,600 for meals & entertainment benefit per year
Fitness Passport
Modern facilities and resources
Induction, career development and learning opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Supportive and experienced Quality and Compliance Team
An excellent prospect to develop your career in quality, compliance, accreditation and auditing.
Our Culture
Apunipima, meaning "united - all in one" in Injinoo Ikya, was established in **** to advocate and support the health needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cape York.
Over the years, Apunipima has expanded to become a key primary health care provider across Cape York.
Guided by the "Apunipima Way" Apunipima is committed to service by the people, for the people, upholding the right to self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We acknowledge and respect the voices of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Cape York and ensure our services are culturally responsive, informed, respectful, and ethically sound.
How to Apply
Don't miss the opportunity to join Apunipima Cape York Health Council.
If you're interested in this role, submit your application, including your resume & cover letter.
Applications close 4 September ****.
If you're interested in this role, and would like to know more about the role, please contact Joanne De Vries at ****** or ************.

📌 Breakthrough For Families (Bff) Support Worker (Queensland)
🏢 Apunipima Cape York Health Council
📍 Queensland