**About the role The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Health Worker - Deadly Feet plays a key role in delivering culturally safe, holistic healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through the Deadly Feet Vascular Outreach Program. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, this role supports patients at risk of, or living with, lower limb conditions associated with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease, helping to improve health outcomes, quality of life and access to care.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with communities, health services and stakeholders, support culturally responsive patient care, promote health literacy, and assist patients to navigate their healthcare journey. The role also contributes to community engagement activities, referral pathway development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of outreach clinics across Metro North and regional Queensland locations.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to navigate healthcare services and improve access to culturally safe care.

Build and maintain strong partnerships with communities, ACCHOs, Primary Health Networks and healthcare providers.

Facilitate community engagement activities, health promotion initiatives and patient feedback opportunities.

Assist with foot screening, health assessments,



vital sign observations and other delegated clinical activities within scope of practice.

Contribute to quality improvement activities, referral pathways and the cultural capability development of the Deadly Feet team.

Benefits when working for us

Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas

Value driven organisation which provides a work setting that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases

Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.**

📌 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Health Worker - Deadly Feet (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane