Job Description

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced

Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team–Child and Young Adult Services,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 the Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team (CALT), you will support Aboriginal and Torres 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 strong and supportive team whereyourexpertiseis valued and respected. Working alongside Child and Youth 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 to Aboriginal 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 Aboriginaland Torres Strait 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

Why Townsville?

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, strong community connections andthe opportunity to make a genuine difference close to home.

Requirements

Under section25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, this is an identifiedposition, and applicants must be Indigenous to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islandercommunity.

Applicantsmustholda Certificate IV or Diploma in one of the following:

- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health
- Certificate IV in Mental Health
- Certificate IV in Alcoholand Other Drugs

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 Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- A current Class C driver's licence

📌 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced (Townsville)
🏢 Indigenous Job Match
📍 Townsville