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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker


Company : Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service


Location : Toowoomba, Queensland


Created : 2026-02-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewDeliver culturally grounded, holistic support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families across the Darling Downs Health region. Working at an advanced level, you''ll provide advocacy, care coordination and community engagement that strengthens wellbeing and empowers individuals to access the services they need. Based in Toowoomba, this position plays a vital part in ensuring care is safe, respectful and connected to culture.Let''s talk about you. Our ideal candidate will be someone who can inspire the following:ResponsibilitiesSupport Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families through flexible, person-centred care planning, home visits, advocacy and community engagement.Provide advanced clinical coordination and help build meaningful community partnerships.Mentor colleagues, contribute to health promotion and strengthen a culturally safe health service that honours identity, family and holistic wellbeing.Character and ValuesCompassion you engage with others and demonstrate empathy, care, kindness, support and understanding.Integrity you are open, honest, approachable, equitable and consistent in everything you do.Dignity you treat others with respect, display reasonableness and take pride in what you do.Innovation you embrace change and strive to know more, learn more and do better.Courage you respectfully question for clarity and have the strength and confidence to speak up.Why Us?Darling Downs Health''s (DDH) region covers approximately 90,000 square kilometres across Southeast Queensland. We are one of the largest employers in the region, with a diverse team of more than 7,000 staff. We deliver frontline health services across our 30 facilities and care for nearly 300,000 people, support the birth of almost 3,000 babies and perform more than 15,000 breast screens. We offer opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, and pride ourselves on providing a work culture that values diversity and treats all employees with dignity and respect. DDH is committed to providing a safe, secure, supportive and inclusive workplace.BenefitsCompetitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlementsA diverse work cultureCareer developmentProfessional development opportunitiesEducation opportunities, study and researchPaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportWork-Life Balance, Variety and FlexibilityGenerous Salary SacrificingNext stepsApplicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation.Find out more about us: Work with Us | Rural; Work with Us | Toowoomba. #WorkDDHHS #therightfitOccupational group: Health - Health Service Support #J-18808-Ljbffr