Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service supports more than 250,000 people across Central Queensland, providing specialist care to adults experiencing mental health challenges and alcohol or other drug concerns.

Based in Rockhampton, you'll be part of a service that supports people through acute inpatient care and community-based treatment, while working alongside multidisciplinary teams across regional and rural communities.

About us:

Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service supports more than 250,000 people across Central Queensland, providing specialist care to adults experiencing mental health challenges and alcohol or other drug concerns.

Based in Rockhampton, you'll be part of a service that supports people through acute inpatient care and community-based treatment, while working alongside multidisciplinary teams across regional and rural communities.

About the role:

- Deliver culturally appropriate mental health prevention, early intervention, education and health promotion services to individuals, families and community groups.
- Empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to strengthen self-determination, mental health and social and emotional wellbeing.
- Facilitate access to specialist mental health services through culturally specific education, support and liaison with clinical teams.
- Build partnerships with community members, government agencies and non-government organisations to develop integrated health services and programs.

About you:

- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.




- Be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community, in accordance with the genuine occupational requirement.
- Ability to deliver culturally appropriate primary mental health care, health education, prevention and early intervention services.
- Ability to build relationships, collaborate with community members and partner organisations, and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination in health and wellbeing.

Applicants who do not currently hold the mandatory qualification(s) but have relevant knowledge, skills and abilities are encouraged to apply, provided they are willing to complete the qualification within an agreed timeframe if appointed.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $121,317 p.a. is comprised of:

- An hourly rate between $40.18 - $53.63 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Financial and leave support may be available.
- Versatile Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Frontline Support:

This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.

Applications close: Wednesday, 4 November 2026

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📌 Indigenous Health Worker (Identified) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton