Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Full-time, Monday to Friday – no weekends or shift work
Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Christmas shutdown period
Work within a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
Aboriginal Health Workers and Health Practitioners at different career stages encouraged to apply
Ongoing mentoring, professional development and training
Identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Based at Carbal's Toowoomba Clinic
About the Role
Carbal is seeking an
Aboriginal Health Worker or Aboriginal Health Practitioner
to join our Toowoomba Clinic team.
You'll play an important role in delivering culturally safe, person‐centred primary health care and helping clients access services, engage with their care and achieve better health outcomes.
Working alongside
GPs, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and other support services
, you'll contribute to health assessments, chronic disease management, care planning, health promotion, clinical support and community engagement.
You'll also help clients navigate the health system, build trusted relationships and ensure culture and community remain central to the care we provide.
Recently qualified or nearing completion of your qualification? We'd like to hear from you.
You don't need years of experience to join Carbal.
We welcome applications from experienced Aboriginal Health Workers and Health Practitioners as well as people who have recently obtained their qualification or are nearing completion and are ready to build their career in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care.
You'll be supported through
ongoing mentoring, professional development and opportunities to continue developing your skills and career.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Monday to Friday – no weekends or shift work
Generous salary packaging through our Public Benevolent Institution status to increase your take-home pay
Christmas shutdown period
Supportive and culturally safe workplace
Ongoing mentoring, professional development and training
Free gym membership (conditions apply)
Employee Assistance Program




Adaptable pay access through Paytime
Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary health team
Build trusted relationships and make a genuine difference to health outcomes within community
What You'll Be Doing
Clinical Support
Assist with health assessments, including 715 Health Checks
Support chronic disease management, care planning and follow-up activities
Assist GPs and Nurses with clinical procedures and treatment room activities
Client Engagement & Cultural Support
Build strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and community
Support clients to access health services, attend appointments and navigate the health system
Promote culturally safe, respectful and person-centred care
Health Promotion & Community Engagement
Support health promotion, education and preventative health initiatives
Encourage healthy lifestyles and early intervention
Participate in community engagement activities and programs
Teamwork & Clinical Administration
Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
Use clinical software systems to support quality care
Contribute to quality improvement, accreditation and continuous improvement activities
You'll Be a Great Fit If You...
Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
Hold, or be nearing completion of, a Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
or
Hold a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Health Practitioner)
If joining as an Aboriginal Health Worker, be willing to continue developing your skills and qualifications where appropriate




Have experience delivering primary health care services or a strong desire to build your career in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care
Have a strong understanding of health issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities
Be able to build positive relationships with clients and community
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Be organised and able to manage competing priorities
Hold a current Open C Class Driver Licence
Hold current CPR certification
Hold, or be able to obtain, a Blue Card and National Police Check
Experience within an Aboriginal Medical Service or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
Experience supporting chronic disease management and health assessments
Experience using Best Practice or similar clinical software
Additional training in health promotion, preventative health or community engagement
Previous experience in health, aged care, disability or community services
About Carbal Medical Services
Carbal Medical Services is a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation providing holistic, culturally safe primary health care and community services across Toowoomba, Warwick and surrounding regions.
Established in ****, Carbal is committed to improving health outcomes through respectful, community-led care that values
culture, inclusion and connection
.
Our multidisciplinary teams work together to support individuals, families and communities to achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes.
This is an identified position. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Carbal Medical Services considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this role and applies the relevant exemptions available under anti-discrimination legislation.
Our Commitment
Carbal Medical Services upholds a strong commitment to cultural integrity, community wellbeing and the professional growth of our people. We are dedicated to delivering holistic and culturally secure health care that empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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📌 Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Toowoomba)
🏢 Carbal Elders Group
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