What your day could look like

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Generalist Health Worker, you'll play an important role in improving access to culturally safe healthcare and strengthening wellbeing across the Cherbourg community. From supporting individuals and families to connecting people with the services they need, you'll work alongside a dedicated team to create positive and lasting health outcomes.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

- Building trusted relationships that help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people engage confidently with health services and support options.
- Empowering individuals and families through health education, advocacy and culturally appropriate guidance that supports informed decision-making.
- Working collaboratively with health professionals, community partners and stakeholders to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.
- Strengthening community wellbeing through health promotion initiatives, cultural engagement and continuous service improvement.

Let's Talk About You

You're someone who leads with compassion, builds trust through integrity, and respects the dignity of every person you work with. You understand the importance of culture in achieving better health outcomes and take pride in creating meaningful connections that make a lasting difference. With courage to advocate, curiosity to improve, and a team-oriented mindset, you'll help people feel supported, informed and empowered throughout their healthcare journey.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

- Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or a commitment to obtain the qualification within an agreed timeframe.
- Strong knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, cultural considerations and community strengths.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build respectful relationships across diverse groups.
- A current C Class Driver Licence and the ability to work flexibly to meet community needs.





You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in community health or health promotion and additional training in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and upload the requested documents.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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📌 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Generalist Health Worker (Queensland)
🏢 Darling Downs Hospital and Health Svc
📍 Queensland