Looking for meaningful work, strong community connection and room to grow? Join Darling Downs Health in Cherbourg as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker. You’ll support better health outcomes, build trusted relationships and be part of a team that values compassion, courage and cultural knowledge while enjoying the lifestyle and opportunities of regional Queensland. Indigenous Health only: Strong Culture, Strong Youth, Our Legacy, Our Future

What your day could look like

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker, you'll be a trusted connection between people, families and healthcare services. Your work will help remove barriers to care, strengthen community wellbeing and create positive experiences for people at every stage of their health journey. You'll enjoy meaningful relationships, variety in your work and the opportunity to keep growing your skills while making a real difference close to home.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Supporting people and families to access the care, services and information they need to thrive.
• Building strong partnerships across the community to create better health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Delivering health education and health promotion activities that empower people to make informed choices.
• Advocating for culturally safe, person-centred care that strengthens trust and connection.

Let's talk about you!

You're someone who leads with compassion, builds trust through integrity and values the power of genuine relationships. You bring cultural knowledge, practical experience and a commitment to helping people achieve better health outcomes. Whether you're supporting a family, working alongside colleagues or connecting with community partners, you're motivated by creating positive change and leaving a lasting impact.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

• A recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care qualification and current C Class Driver Licence.
• Experience supporting individuals, families and communities through healthcare, wellbeing or community-based services.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work confidently and independently.
• A commitment to culturally safe practice and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in community outreach, health promotion, care coordination or mentoring others.

Above all, you'll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health: compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage.

This is an opportunity to grow your career while helping build healthier, stronger communities.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless. 

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.  

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region. 

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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