Introduction

About Us

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service. Servicing the communities of Cape York, with the main office is located in Cairns, Apunipima delivers public health care, and social and emotional well-being care, to community members. Being a part of the team at Apunipima means helping us deliver essential services as well as building capacity in communities to manage their own health care needs.

Description

About the Opportunity

Special/equal opportunity measure

This position constitutes a special/equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

The Support Worker – Breakthrough for Families Program (BFF) provides practical support to individuals and families affected by methamphetamine and other substance use by assisting with education, engagement, outreach, and referral pathways to local services.

The role helps increase community access to BFF activities supporting individual and family access to the BFF Counsellor whose focus is on therapeutic, clinical and complex family interventions.

The role is fixed-term, part-time ending 30 June 2027.

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

Skills And Experiences

Mandatory Requirements

- Current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement
- Current Queensland Drivers Licence
- National Police Check within the last 3 months or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement
- Enrolled in or willing to undertake study for a Certificate III in Community Services, Addiction Management, Community Development or qualification relevant to the position

About You





To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living in remote communities
- Experience developing and maintaining working relationships with community groups and local service providers
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with community members and service providers
- Ability to collect information and maintain records
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical behaviours

Why work for us?

- Competitive salary $56,194.20 per annum
- Modern facilities and resources
- 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
- Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
- EAP program

Our Culture

Apunipima, meaning "united - all in one" in Injinoo Ikya, was established in 1994 to advocate and support the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cape York. Over the years, Apunipima has expanded to become a key primary health care provider across Cape York. Guided by the "Apunipima Way," Apunipima is committed to service by the people, for the people, upholding the right to self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge and respect the voices of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Cape York and ensure our services are culturally responsive, informed, respectful, and ethically sound.

How to Apply

Don't miss the chance to join Apunipima. If you're interested in this role, submit your application, including your resume, cover letter and answers to the screening questions. Applications close on Friday 13th November 2026 5pm.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal-opportunity employer

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