Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners play an essential role in connecting First Nation communities to public healthcare. They work with communities, families, and individuals of all ages.
U-me Koola - On the job training
The U-me Koola program provides on the job training and qualifications for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are interested in becoming an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
Our Health Workers provide clinical and primary health care in hospitals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health clinics.
You’ll work with patients, visitors and clients and your role may include:
- education and promotional programs or activities
- patient health screening and assessments
- basic first aid
- preventative health interventions
- community development programs.
Some Health Workers choose to specialise in health areas such as optical, hearing, women’s health or infant care.
Read more about becoming an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker on the Good Universities Guide website.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
Our Health Practitioners play a vital role in supporting the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities.
You’ll work in primary and secondary health care settings, providing clinical health and primary health care interventions.
You can practice under direct or indirect supervision, or practice autonomously in teams with other health professionals. You may also work with policy makers, educators, and researchers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners must be registered with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA).
Read more about our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner roles.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officers
Our Hospital Liaison Officers help clients connect with services that support their social and emotional wellbeing. They advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within primary and secondary health care settings.
Competitive salary packages
You’ll get a competitive salary package. We also provide extra superannuation contributions and have salary packaging options.
Find out more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker salaries.
Professional development
Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world. When you work in regional, rural and remote areas you may have access to specialised training, helping you progress at a fast pace.
Read more about the training opportunities.
Attraction incentives
Incentive packages are now available for Health Workers who move to Queensland from interstate or overseas to work. Find out more about the new incentives.
Great work-life balance
Find out about your leave entitlements and watch Josh’s story about his day-to-day life as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker living in regional Queensland.
Transcript for Josh's healthy move
[Peaceful piano music plays in the background]
>> Josh:
Cairns is surrounded by pristine natural beauty. I love to go down to the beautiful fresh water creeks, have a swim, have a fish, just sit back, relax and unwind. Cairns is full of places like this.
My dad is Aboriginal and my mum is a Torres Strait Islander and I’m proud to be both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
The work that I do is about building rapport and trust and making myself more accountable to my community. I love helping my people. It makes me feel great about myself.
Queensland Health has helped me so much with my personal career development. There has never been a barrier to my growth, only opportunities.
I couldn’t think of a better place to raise my family than in Cairns. It’s just such an incredible laid-back lifestyle. I truly believe that this place is the best place in the work to live, to work and to raise a family and I feel incredibly lucky.
>> Voiceover:
With hundreds of health jobs available in regional, rural and remote Queensland, make a healthy career move today.
[Background music Fades]
[Text on screen] Ongoing training and professional support. Attractive salary packages. Relocation and housing support.
[Text on screen] Search for Queensland Health Jobs
[Queensland Government Crest appears on screen]
[Tagline on screen] Queensland, Good jobs, Better services, Great Lifestyle.
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