If you are passionate about mental healthcare, spiritual wellbeing and family healing journeys, we would love you to become our new team member!
Central West Health are recruiting to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Mental Health position.
You will work within an inclusive and supportive team to provide support, a trusted voice and contribute to a valuable difference in mental health and wellbeing outcomes for our First Nations Communities.
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Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification HW4
Workplace Location Central West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CW2K455888
Closing date 15-Jan-2023
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Contact person Joni Barrie
Contact details 07 4652 7951
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What's involved - Work as part of a multidisciplinary team that will provide culturally appropriate Mental Health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities as part of the Mental Health and Other Drugs Service.
The position is responsible for the prevention, early detection, and management of mental health problems for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The role will entail service delivery throughout the Central West region and will include extensive travel.
Provide mentorship and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and trainee Health Workers in conjunction with the Mental Health team.
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
Living in Central West Queensland is ideal for those who enjoy being part of a close-knit, safe, friendly and inclusive community. The outback offers a quiet, relaxed and safe lifestyle and is the perfect location to relax, unwind and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Schools in the west provide more one on one learning with students and there are various work opportunities for partners of healthcare workers with local businesses, property owners and other local and state government agencies. For more insight visit
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, pertussis and influenza during their employment.
About Central West Hospital and Health Service - We are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services to communities across a vast region to 23 per cent of Queensland. As a rural and remote hospital and health service, Central West HHS provides a range of community, primary and hospital-based services and has formed strong partnerships with other service providers to collectively support the holistic care to the people of the Central West.
How to apply - Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application.
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