Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
With contemporary healthcare facilities, strong university partnerships, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Base salary range: $79,661 to $109,546 p.a. (HWF3)
Annual leave: 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
Superannuation: 12.75% employer contribution
Professional development allowance
Cultural leave: 10 days paid per year
Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
Ongoing training, development and clear career pathways
Job security within a large regional health service
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
Relocation assistance may be available
About your opportunity The Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer provides support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families.
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, the role provides cultural consultancy and education to ensure health services delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients are culturally safe,
appropriate and responsive to their needs.
Requirements:
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires:
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health.
Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.2 to HWF3.7, or HWF3.8 (limited to employees who meet the requirements of HED 04/23) requires:
Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and join a team making a real difference every day.
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Narelle Draper on (07) 4433 4301.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
📌 Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer (Identified) (Townsville City)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville City
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