Job Description
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced
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CulturalAssessment and Liaison Team–Child and Young
AdultServices,Townsville,QLD
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Remunerationup to
$121,940+additionalincentives
andbenefits |Permanent Full-time
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Help shapebetter mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderchildren and young people
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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.
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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.
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Why Join Us?
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You'll be part of a culturally strong 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.
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In this roleyou will:
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Provide cultural support, advocacy and guidance toAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children,
youngpeople,familiesand
carers
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Contribute to culturally informed assessment andtreatment planning
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Support clinicians and multidisciplinary teams todeliver culturally safe care
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Provide cultural supervision and advice to staffacross the Mental Health Service Group
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Strengthenpartnershipswith
AboriginalandTorresStrait
Islander
communityorganisationsandstakeholders
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Contribute to health promotion
initiativessupporting
mental
health,wellbeingand




substance misuseprevention
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Salary andbenefits
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We offercompetitive
remuneration,generous
leave
entitlementsandopportunities
forprofessional development and career progression, including:
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Base
salaryrange:$77,717to$106,875per
annum
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Annual leave:4-6 weeksperyearwith 14%-17.5%leaveloading
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Cultural professional development allowance
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Cultural leave: 10 days paid per year
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Supportive team environment with strong culturalleadership
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Ongoingtraining,developmentandclearcareer
pathways
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Job security within a large regional healthservice
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Flexibleworking arrangementsto supportwork-life balance
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Shortcommutes,affordablelivingand
afamily friendlyworkplace
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Relocationassistancemay
be availablefor the successful candidate
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WhyTownsville?
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Buildyour
career.Strengthencommunity.Enjoy
the North
Queenslandlifestyle.
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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, strong community connections andthe chance to make a genuine difference close to home.
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Requirements
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Under section25 of theAnti-Discrimination Act ****, this is an
identifiedposition,
and applicants must beIndigenous to theAboriginal and/orTorres Strait Islandercommunity.
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Applicantsmustholda
Certificate IV or Diploma in one of the following:
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Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres StraitIslander Primary Health
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Certificate IV in Mental Health
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Certificate IV in
AlcoholandOtherDrugs
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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.
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Eligibility to obtain andmaintaina BlueCard (Working with Children Check)
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A current Class C driver's licence
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📌 Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced (Townsville)
🏢 Indigenous Job Match
📍 Townsville