Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Female Identified) Integrated Women’s Health Hub

Date posted: Tuesday 04 February 2025
Closing date: Tuesday 04 February 2025

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker will work with clients to provide culturally appropriate and holistic primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of Cairns and surrounding districts, including education and promotion, development, and implementation of early intervention strategies and clinical screening protocols.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Female Identified), Integrated Women’s Health Hub 

• 1 full-time permanent 
• Based in Edmonton 
• Salary: Wuchopperen Health Service Limited Enterprise Agreement (2023) 
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers Grade 4 $83,145.29 - $90201.88 per annum    

 

Wuchopperen Health Service 

'Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong'  

Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns.  

 

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen:  

• We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them:  

• Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Salary Sacrifice (up to $15,899 for tax free benefits and $2,650 p/a for entertainment benefits). 

• 5 weeks annual leave and 15 days personal leave pro rata. 

• Commitment to professional development. 

• EAP for employees and family members. 

 

About the role:  

The Integrated Women’s Health Hub – South Cairns has been established under Wuchopperen Health Service as part of the Queensland Government’s Women’s and Girl’s Health Strategy. The Hub provides women and girls access to health and health-related care and support through a safe, women-friendly space with the simplicity of service navigation, provision of flexible, holistic care, and free services provided by a diverse workforce. 

The position will contribute to the delivery of primary health care services by incorporating the development, implementation, and evaluation of program resources and strategies to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. The position requires significant ability to liaise and establish relationships with multidisciplinary teams, relevant community groups, health professionals, organisations and agencies. 

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker will work with clients to provide culturally appropriate and holistic primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of Cairns and surrounding districts, including education and promotion, development and implementation of early intervention strategies and clinical screening protocols. 

The position is supervised by Practice Manager and the position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position works closely with other members of the Integrated Women’s Health Hub and maintains regular contact with other program staff to ensure effective outcomes for clients. 

 

Key responsibilities: 

• Conduct comprehensive, culturally competent health services, incorporating promotion, prevention, early intervention, health assessments and treatment in accordance with medical and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community protocols. 

• Provide leadership to staff and clients to ensure understanding of a client’s disease and/or condition, and how best practice drives clinical care and influences prioritization of clinical care needs. 

• Undertake client recalls and internal and external referrals in accordance with approved processes, including case coordination activities. 

• Undertake crisis intervention, advocacy and referral to appropriate internal and external providers. 

• Ensure client records in Communicare are kept current to reflect eligibility for internal and external services, including the Care Coordination and Supplementary Services programmed, in accordance with approved processes. 

• Collect and record data from clients which will assist in the diagnosis and management of common medical problems and medical emergencies. 

• Commence population of GP Management Plans and team care arrangements and regularly review with clinical staff. 

• Undertake wound assessment and management as directed and in collaboration with health professionals. 

• Assist in the preparation and completion of clinical audits, contributing to research activities. 

• Be responsible for the induction of newly appointed Health Workers.  

• Work in partnership with other health care professionals to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to comprehensive primary health care. 

• Maintain information systems such as computer systems, statistics and other records required for the efficient and effective management of clients. 

• Work in a way that is appropriate to gender sensitivities in the line with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. 

• Enhance business relationships and Wuchopperen’s reputation with service partners, stakeholders, and clients by promoting the service and demonstrating excellent communication skills. 

• Participate in organisational and community activities to advance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

• Work within Wuchopperen’s Policies and Procedures including the Staff Code of Conduct and the Work Health and Safety requirements and contribute to continuous improvement processes to ensure compliance with relevant standards and safe, effective service delivery. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement processes and participate in the quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with relevant standards and safe, effective service delivery. 

• Other duties as required, within your skills, experience, and capacity. 

 

Core Capabilities:  

For applicants to be successful in this role, they should demonstrate:  

1. Certificate IV or higher in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) and has a minimum of three (3) years of direct experience in the delivery of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community-controlled clinical health care services. 

2. Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision, together with the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment, prioritise and meet deadlines, deal with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature and meet organisational demands 

3. Demonstrated ability to perform clinical screening, health education, promotion and administrative duties within the general clinic.  

4. Extensively developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders as well as effectively advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

5. Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures from an historical and contemporary perspective, including the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

6. Demonstrated ability to meet and work within the core values and behaviours of Wuchopperen.   

 

Qualifications and experience: 

• Certificate IV or higher in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) and has a minimum of three (3) years of direct experience in the delivery of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community-controlled clinical health care services. 

 

Requirements: 

• It is a condition of employment in this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough) and hepatitis B 

• It is recommended for the employee to be vaccinated against COVID-19. 

• Health Workers may be required to register or work towards registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).   

• Proof of qualifications and current registration is required to be provided prior to the commencement of duty. 

• Possession of a current CPR certificate or commitment to obtain within the first six weeks of employment is essential. 

• Possession of a current Queensland “CA” class driver’s licence is essential.  

• Commitment to work within the principles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control including a willingness to develop the leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.  

• Ability to use Microsoft products and the ability to use or willingness to gain proficiency in the client information management systems.  

• Successful applicant to consent to a broader Criminal history check  

 

Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting.  

Note: Revised legislation requires applicants to hold a blue card prior to commencement. Refer to Qld Government’s Blue Card Services website for more information. 

 

How to apply: 

To be eligible for interview, applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than two pages), addressing the Core Capabilities and an up-to-date Resume including two referees. 

For more information contact Joanne Sutton, Special Projects Manager on 07 4080 1153 

The above is an Identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).  

Wuchopperen is a Child Safe Organisation, and the safety and wellbeing of children is of utmost importance. 

Closing date for applications:  5pm on Monday February 17th 2025.

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