• Great opportunity to be part of the new Cairns Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service
• Operated by the Youth Advocacy & Support Service (YSAS) in collaboration with YETI, Gindaja & Queensland Health
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to deliver a positive impact for young people and their families

The position

• Based in Cairns, Queensland (occasional travel may be required)
• Permanent, Full Time / Part-time Negotiable (Between 60.8 – 76 hours per fortnight)
• Remuneration SCHADS level 6 dependent on qualifications and experience
• 11.5 % Employer Superannuation Contribution
• Generous salary packaging

The Senior Aboriginal Health Worker (SAHW) position is an Identified position as there is a genuine occupational requirement for the position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under Section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).

The SAHW plays an integral role in the development and delivery of the Rehab unit model of care. SAHW provide high quality Primary health services and case management of young people, and their families referred for an admission.

YSAS recognises, respects, promotes and celebrates the value of diversity, adopts inclusive policies and strategies, and aims to have diversity within the YSAS workforce in line with the communities that it works with. YSAS strives to be an equal opportunity employer.

For full details of the position, please see the position description below.

Please note

1. As part of our Employment screening process, you will be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and have a current blue card.
2. You must also have Australian work rights to apply for this position

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Ajibola Akintola, General Manager of Residential and Primary Care Services, on (03) 94158881 regarding the Senior Aboriginal Health Worker position, Recruitment Ref. Number – 051_2025.

A position description is attached.