Aboriginal Health Worker

About Us:

Bidgerdii Community Health Services is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in the Rockhampton and wider Central Queensland region for more than 30 years and our vision is for Healthy and Strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, children, families and communities – self – determining, culturally strong, and thriving in their own way. The name ‘Bidgerdii’ means ‘healing plant’ – the bark of the plant was used for tobacco, and the leaves for healing sores and rashes.

Bidgerdii provides comprehensive primary healthcare and wellbeing services, collaborates with partner agencies for integrated continuity of care and advocates for health policy and health system reform. Our services include general practice bulk-billing clinics, social and emotional wellbeing and generalist counselling services, chronic disease management, preventative health screening, children and family health and early childhood education services.

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Aboriginal Health Worker to join our team.

This position is located within the Rockhampton Bidgerdii Clinic and the successful candidate will work alongside and collaboratively with other clinicians including doctors, nurses, allied health practitioners in a range of settings. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing culturally appropriate primary health care services for clients of Bidgerdii. The role requires a deep understanding of the social, cultural, and historical factors that impact the health and wellbeing of Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally appropriate health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
• Conduct health assessments and screenings
• Provide health education and promotion to individuals and groups
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities

The position will be required to meet the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (ASTIHPBA) registration standards to be considered for registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practitioner. Therefore, evidence of below will be required:

• Identity or acceptance of being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• Completion of the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice qualification
• The English standards requirements
• The criminal history requirements
• Recency of practice
• Professional indemnity insurance (usually covered under employment arrangements)
• Continuing professional development to apply for renewal of registration.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of delivering culturally appropriate services, including an understanding of the issues that impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as a member of a team, including the ability to prioritise tasks, manage workloads, respond to organizational demand, and deal with matters of a confidential and sensitive nature.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and written communication skills including the ability to consult, negotiate, liaise, and communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Practical requirements:

• Immunisation requirements – It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A and Pertussis (whooping cough) during their employment.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children and young people) or willingness to apply for a Blue Card
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) – essential.
• Satisfactory Police Criminal History Check.

What We Offer:

We offer excellent working conditions with up-to-date technology, great work life balance with flexible work hours (Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm). We also offer excellent career progression and development opportunities in an innovative, community focussed organisation where we are committed to continuous improvement and have exciting plans for the future.

Other perks for joining us (not limited to):

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Salary Packaging
• Awesome Organisation Culture
• 12% Employer Superannuation Contribution
• 17.5% Leave Loading

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application and please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 – 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “Key Selection Criteria” section of the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on successful applicants recommended for employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), police criminal history check, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

If you need more information, please contact HR and Recruitment team hr@bidgerdii.org

Applications close: Sunday, 20 July 2025

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Bidgerdii strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.