• Full time, Fixed term until 30 June 2025.
• Based in Cairns.
• Salary range: $130,000-$140,000.

The Nurse Practitioner Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) provides comprehensive, collaborative advanced nursing care to patients with RHD and their families. 

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in the relevant specialty of cardiology and hold a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), or an equivalent postgraduate qualification required for Nurse Practitioner Endorsement with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen

• Generous salary sacrifice benefits.
• Five weeks annual leave.
• 15 days personal leave.
• Commitment to professional development.
• 12 per cent Superannuation contribution.

How to apply

To be eligible for interview, applicants must:

• provide a cover letter of no more than two pages, addressing the core capabilities in the position description
• provide a specified reference
• be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least first two vaccinations, plus one booster) and provide evidence
• possess a current driver’s licence.

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

It is a condition of employment for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 (refer to Queensland Government Health Employment Directive No. 12/21). Evidence of vaccination must be provided with the application.

Applicants for a specified position must have an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who is recognised and accepted in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; provide a reference to support their ability to meet selection criteria 2 of the position description.

For more information, please see the Position Description or contact Executive Director Primary Health Care Ben Jesser on (07) 4080 1150.

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 23 October 2023. 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

'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. 

• Full time, Permanent.  
• Based in Edmonton. 
• Salary: $95,946–$102,791. 

The Midwife/Registered Nurse is responsible for providing culturally appropriate antenatal and postnatal care with the aim of improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women during their pregnancy and birth continuum. 

This position is also responsible for supporting the delivery of effective screening, assessment, and follow up registered nurse services. 

The successful applicant will hold a nursing degree with a postgraduate in Midwifery together with a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), preferably with a Queensland immunisation endorsement. Recent practical experience within a community health setting is highly desirable. 

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen

• Generous salary sacrifice benefits. 

• Five weeks annual leave.

• 15 days personal leave.

• Commitment to professional development. 

• 12 per cent Superannuation contribution. 

How to apply

Applicants for the above position will: 

• provide a cover letter of no more than two pages, addressing the core capabilities in the position description 

• possess a current driver’s licence 

• be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least first two vaccinations, plus one booster) and provide evidence. 

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

It is a condition of employment for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 (refer to Queensland Government Health Employment Directive No. 12/21). Evidence of vaccination must be provided with the application. 

For more information or to apply, please visit www.wuchopperen.org.au/careers or contact Practice Manager Susanne Raistrick on (07) 4080 1056. 

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 23 October 2023.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

'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. 

• Part time (30 hours per week), Permanent.  
• Based in Cairns. 
• Salary commensurate with qualification and experience. 

The Sexual Health Nurse position supports the clinical sexual health programs targeting at-risk clients, in both outreach and Wuchopperen Health Service clinic settings. 

The successful applicant will hold a degree diploma in nursing together with experience in Sexual Health, Health Promotion, or Primary Health Care and a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), preferably with a Queensland immunisation endorsement. Recent practical experience within a community health setting is highly desirable. 

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen

• Generous salary sacrifice benefits. 

• Five weeks annual leave. 

• 15 days personal leave.

• Commitment to professional development. 

• 12 per cent Superannuation contribution. 

How to apply

Applicants for the above position will: 

• provide a cover letter of no more than two pages, addressing the core capabilities in the position description 

• provide a specified reference 

• possess a current driver’s licence 

• be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least first two vaccinations, plus one booster) and provide evidence. 

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

It is a condition of employment for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 (refer to Queensland Government Health Employment Directive No. 12/21). Evidence of vaccination must be provided with the application. 

Applicants for a specified position must have an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who is recognised and accepted in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; provide a reference to support their ability to meet selection criteria two of the position description.   

For more information or to apply, please visit www.wuchopperen.org.au/careers or contact Practice Manager Susanne Raistrick on (07) 4080 1056. 

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 23 October 2023. 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

'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. 

• Full time, Permanent. 
• Based in Cairns.
• Salary: $73,922–$78,071.

The Generalist Health Worker will work predominantly 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 successful applicant will hold a Certificate IV or higher in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care with direct experience in the delivery of clinical health care services. Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is highly desirable.   

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen

• Generous salary sacrifice benefits. 

• Five weeks annual leave. 

• 15 days personal leave. 

• Commitment to professional development. 

• 12 per cent Superannuation contribution. 

How to apply 

To be eligible for interview, applicants must: 

• provide a cover letter of no more than two pages, addressing the core capabilities in the position description 

• provide an Identified Reference 

• hold a current Blue Card (for suitability to work with children and young people) or AHPRA Registration 

• be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least first two vaccinations, plus one booster) and provide evidence 

• possess a current driver’s licence. 

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. 

It is a condition of employment for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 (refer to Queensland Government Health Employment Directive No. 12/21). Evidence of vaccination must be provided with the application 

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). 

For more information or to apply, please visit www.wuchopperen.org.au/careers or contact Practice Manager Susanne Raistrick on (07) 4080 1056. 

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 23 October 2023.