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Health Worker Advanced (Identified) (Bamaga)

Queensland Health · Cairns region / Far North Qld

Hiring organisation
Queensland Health
Location
Cairns region / Far North Qld
Employment
Permanent
Salary
HWF3
Closing date
20 August 2026
Source checked
6 August 2026

About this role

🌿 Health Worker Advanced (Identified)

Permanent Full-Time | Bamaga

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Stephen Christian on (07) 4069 3200 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

Tell me more...

As a Health Worker Advanced, you'll deliver culturally safe, high-quality primary health care to the communities of the Northern Peninsula Area. From health education and promotion to supporting the day-to-day operations of the community health centre, you'll play a vital role in improving health outcomes while providing care that respects local culture, traditions and community needs.

Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you'll help ensure consistent, person-centred care across Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.

Identified Role: Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Why you'll love this role

As an Indigenous Health Worker, your lived experience, cultural knowledge and community connections help build trust, strengthen relationships and improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to support your community, preserve culture through care and help shape healthier futures for generations to come.

Your benefits

• Salary: $77,717 - $103,736 per annum

• Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%

• Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)

• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave

Life in Bamaga

Imagine finishing work and being minutes away from some of Australia's most spectacular landscapes.

• Explore pristine beaches, rainforests and the iconic Tip of Australia.

• Enjoy world-class fishing, camping and outdoor adventures.

• Experience the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures every day.

• Forget long commutes and embrace a better work-life balance in a welcoming community.

Imagine yourself here? Find out about  Torres and Cape HHS  and the  Torres Strait  and  Cooktown and Cape York  regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies

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