Be a trusted advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and help improve health outcomes across the South Burnett region. In this advanced role, you’ll work closely with patients, families, communities and healthcare teams to deliver culturally safe, connected care while supporting healthier futures through education, care coordination and community engagement.

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What Your Day Could Look Like

Based in the South Burnett region, you'll play an important role in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through culturally safe care, community engagement and strong partnerships across the health system.

Every Day, You'll Contribute By

- Supporting individuals and families to access the right services, improving continuity of care and overall wellbeing.
- Partnering with multidisciplinary teams, community organisations and stakeholders to deliver culturally safe, person-centred care.
- Leading health promotion, education and early intervention activities that empower people to make informed health decisions.
- Strengthening community connections, advocating for consumers and helping improve engagement with health services.

Let's Talk About You You're someone who brings compassion, integrity and courage to every interaction. You understand the importance of cultural connection and know how to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds. The impact you create goes beyond healthcare support. You'll help people feel heard, respected and empowered to achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes.



You are motivated by meaningful community impact and take pride in creating positive change through collaboration, advocacy and culturally responsive care.

Here's What Will Help You Thrive In This Role

- Qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and eligibility to work in an identified role.
- Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within health, community or wellbeing settings.
- Strong communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills across community and professional environments.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and contribute to coordinated care and positive service outcomes.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience delivering health promotion programs, mentoring others, or working across rural and regional communities, and/or additional training in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice. Above all, you'll bring dignity, innovation and a commitment to improving health outcomes while strengthening trust, connection and community wellbeing.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south,



our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Perks Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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