Indigenous Job Opportunities - Including Brisbane, Townsville, Mackay & Greater QLD

Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Midwifery
Workplace Location: North West Qld
Closing date: 27-Mar-2026
Job duration: Permanent

About the role

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner within the Growing Deadly Families program, you will bring lived experience, cultural knowledge, and advanced clinical skills to deliver holistic antenatal and postnatal care. Working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support women and families throughout pregnancy and early parenthood across Mount Isa and surrounding remote communities.

Requirements

• To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) and Diploma in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care. Please refer to the Role Description for further information regarding the qualifications if you do not hold the Diploma.
• Hold current registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner as recognised by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA).
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support
Workplace Location: North West Qld
Closing date: 23-Mar-2026
Job duration: Permanent, Full-time

About the role

You'll play a key role in supporting culturally safe, community‑focused responses to alcohol and other drug use and mental health challenges. Working collaboratively across AODS, Mental Health and community partners, you will help reduce harm, improve wellbeing and strengthen service access for individuals and families.

• Work with individuals, families and community groups to support harm‑reduction initiatives and enhance mental wellbeing.
• Support education, prevention and early‑intervention activities, contributing to culturally safe programs and community capacity building.

Requirements

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
• Applicants must provide a reference from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to their knowledge, skills or experience to demonstrate cultural capabilities where required. This person may be a community member, supervisor or work colleague.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

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Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support
Workplace Location: Cairns region, Far North Qld
Closing date: 23-Mar-2026
Fortnightly salary: $3890.90 - $4587.10
Job duration: Temp Full-Time for 3 months (possibility of ext)

Temporary Full Time position available with an immediate start up to 3 months (with possibility of extension)!

As an Indigenous Health Worker, your advocacy for local Torres and Cape patients is vital in ensuring culturally sensitive and effective health care.

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Workplace Location: Mount Isa (Service delivery requires this role to work across other locations, North West, Central West and South West Hospital and Health Service.
Closing date: 20-Feb-2026
Job duration: Permanent Full-time

This permanent, full‑time role leads innovative education, strengthens cultural and clinical practice, and empowers staff to work to their full scope across Queensland’s diverse communities.

About the role

You'll be a key leader driving excellence in workforce development, professional growth, and culturally safe practice across multiple Hospital and Health Services. Working collaboratively with the Office of the Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and local stakeholders, you will champion education, capability building, and career pathways that strengthen our First Nations Health Workforce.

• Design, deliver, and evaluate culturally safe, evidence‑informed education programs aligned to statewide priorities.
• Provide professional, clinical, and cultural supervision and mentoring to Health Workers and Health Practitioners across multiple sites.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure education programs meet cultural, community, and organisational needs.

Requirements

• Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check, from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Workplace Location: Cairns region,Far North Qld
Closing date: 16-Mar-2026
Job duration: Permanent Full Time

About You:

The purpose of the role is to improve health outcomes by ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are engaged and consulted in the development and delivery of person centred culturally safe Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug services.

• Participate in the development, planning and implementation of culturally responsive MHAOD services.
• Participate in peer support activities with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Workers.
• Actively participate in professional and community networks and associations to promote and maintain knowledge, skills, and relationships.
• Support and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients/families with a range of MHAOD services and other service providers.
• Collaboration on assessment, case management, intake and discharge by providing cultural guidance, information, education and support to health professionals, community based workers and other service providers.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support
Workplace Location: Wide Bay
Closing date: 11-Mar-2026
Fortnightly salary: $2964 - $3957
Total remuneration: $77342 up to $117788
Salary Other: $39.00 - $52.06 p.h.
Job duration: Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.)

Your opportunity:

• The purpose of the role is to provide supportive leadership and coordination to meet the health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners whilst in custody at the Maryborough Correctional Centre, including their transition back to the general community upon release.
• The role will develop, implement, and deliver primary health care including prevention, education, intervention, and promotion activities.
• In addition, this role will facilitate discharge planning and transition of clients back to the general community, giving them with the best chance of staying well in the community.
• Whilst working in a multi-disciplinary team, an important aspect of the role will be to provide a cultural lens and strong cultural leadership in the development of programs and processes. The role will work collaboratively with the Clinical Nurse Consultant, to guide the development of culturally responsive and safe care.
• This role will also provide liaison with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, Elders and key services to develop and strengthen collaborative partnerships and referral pathways with Indigenous Community Controlled Health Services and Non-government organisations.

Under 25s of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support
Workplace Location: Wide Bay
Closing date: 24-Mar-2026
Fortnightly salary: $4908 - $5445
Total remuneration: $128054 up to $162081
Salary Other: $64.58 - $71.64 p.h.
Job duration: Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.)

This is a leadership opportunity to champion culturally safe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health services. If you are passionate about empowering communities, strengthening culturally responsive services, and driving positive change in mental health care, we encourage you to apply and make a lasting impact.

Your opportunity:

• The Coordinator Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Workers is a senior leadership role within the Mental Health and Specialised Services (MHSS) Division, responsible for providing operational oversight, professional leadership, and strategic direction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHSS Workers across Wide Bay.
• The role ensures the delivery of culturally safe, strengths-based, and responsive mental health services through workforce leadership, quality and clinical governance, policy advice, and integration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers within clinical pathways of care.
• In collaboration with MHSS leaders, the Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services, and community stakeholders, the Coordinator supports professional development, builds strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations, and contributes to Closing the Gap and broader health equity initiatives.

Under 25s of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Children's Health Queensland
Workplace Location: Mackay region
Closing date: 11-Mar-2026

Role details

The Mackay Base Hospital Child, Youth and Family Health Unit is seeking applications for a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Worker to join their team on a permanent basis.

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker (youth/young people) role:

• Functions within the multi-disciplinary team to promote and deliver efficient, effective, clinically relevant, culturally safe and appropriate client outcomes in the specific area of youth/young people and Family Health.
• Supports in the provision of comprehensive, holistic care services delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth/young people and their families.
• Provides health care services within the community settings across the HHS.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support
Workplace Location: Toowoomba region, Wide Bay
Closing date: 26-Mar-2026
Fortnightly salary: $2878.20 - $3958.00
Salary Other: $37.87 - $52.08 p.h.

As an Advanced Health Worker, you'll be central to how we support First Nations people across the region. From coordinated care and advocacy to education and partnership, you'll work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care that is culturally safe, accessible, and responsive.
Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Coordinating individual and family care plans that improve access, continuity and outcomes.
• Advocating through referrals, home visits and case conferencing that remove barriers to care.
• Leading culturally safe health education that builds knowledge, confidence and self‑determination.
• Strengthening partnerships and data quality, guiding teams in identification and respectful practice.

You bring capability and care in equal measure. You think on your feet, listen deeply, and build trust that turns plans into outcomes. You'll feel proud leading with culture—supporting families across the life course and mentoring colleagues so every interaction upholds dignity, compassion and courage.

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

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person for an Identified position.
• Diploma or Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or Practice).
• Strong communication, advocacy and report writing; confidence working across services.
• Current ‘C' class driver licence and readiness to meet role-specific health and safety requirements.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in rural or remote settings and/or additional training in primary health care practice or health promotion.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Workplace Location: Toowoomba region, Wide Bay
Closing date: 09-Apr-2026
Fortnightly salary: $2696.00 - $2855.60

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, you'll help strengthen the connection between community and healthcare. You'll support individuals and families with culturally grounded conversations, promote engagement with services, and build trust across the region. Your day includes outreach that improves access to care, collaborating with community partners, and keeping clear records that support quality and continuity.

You're someone who brings compassion, cultural pride and integrity to every interaction. You communicate with respect, create safe spaces and genuinely care about improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, hold or are working toward a Certificate III in Primary Health, engage confidently with community, and hold a ‘C' class licence. You embody our values—compassion, dignity, innovation, integrity and courage.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Workplace Location: Brisbane - North
Closing date: 25-Mar-2026

Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

About the role

• Contribute to activities and initiatives that are aimed towards improving the health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Facilitate cultural liaison and advocacy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, health services and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate and equitable cultural support, guidance and advocacy is delivered.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Metro North Health Equity agenda as it relates to Community and Oral Health.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• High level knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and history, as well as demonstrated experience in engaging and working effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Liaise, engage and build positive connections and purposeful culturally safe and appropriate relationships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to support and facilitate their relationship with COH services, Metro North Health facilities and directorates.
• Assist COH teams to implement specific cultural gathering and feedback tools to improve client and patient communication that supports informed decision making and improved understanding of care.
• Develop and/actively participate in culturally appropriate community engagement and consultation processes, including but not limited to the COH Yarning Circle.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time, Part-time
Occupational group: Health - Clinical Talent Pool
Workplace Location: Brisbane - North
Closing date: 15-May-2026
Salary Other: $41.60 - $45.81 p.h
Job duration: Permanent Full Time and Part Time

Contribute to the effective operation of Preventive Health virtual care services (Quitline and Way to Wellness) by providing counselling, information, education, referral, and advice to people who contact, or are referred to, services that promote behavioural change.

Key responsibilities

• Provide tailored and client-centred preventive health interventions including assessment, information, education, advice, counselling, referral and consultancy to service consumers utilising ethical and best practice standards and policies outlined in service models of care, procedures, manuals, and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain expertise in applying current standards and practices for assessing and treating nicotine dependence (including pharmacotherapy) through active participation in in-house training, and consistently adhering to established procedures, manuals, and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of assessment and treatment/ support options regarding modifiable lifestyle risk factors to support consumers to optimise their health and wellbeing.

Key competencies/suitability

• Understanding of the cultural and historical issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons engaging with Health Contact Centre services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in collaborative counselling (e.g. Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Strengths-based Counselling, and Narrative Therapy).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong self-motivator to work independently and efficiently prioritise work to achieve team and individual goals within a structured contact centre environment.

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Position status: Permanent, Temporary,Casual
Position type: Flexible-full-time, Flexible-part-time, Non-Standard-Hours
Occupational group: Health - Clinical Talent Pool
Workplace Location: Brisbane - West, Darling Downs - Maranoa, Ipswich region, Toowoomba region
Closing date: 30-Sep-2026

About the role

The purpose of the West Moreton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Talent Pool is to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, across all workforce streams and levels of the Hospital and Health Service.

Opportunities!

This Talent Pool collects a variety of information that will help identify suitable applicants for current and future employment opportunities in a range of occupational areas including:

• Operational Services
• Food Services 
• Cleaning 
• Patient Support  
• Security
• Administration Officer
• Assistant in Nursing

Mandatory relevant qualifications may be required for the below roles.

• Undergraduate Student in Nursing
• Enrolled Nurse
• Registered Nurse
• Nurse Navigator
• Project Officer
• Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
• Occupational Therapy
• Social Work
• Speech Pathology
• Psychology
• Physiotherapy
• Dietetics

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF)
• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Primary Industry & Environment
Workplace Location: Townsville region, Mackay region, Rockhampton region
Closing date: 19-Mar-2026
Yearly salary: $104722 - $113618
Fortnightly salary: $4014.00 - $4355.00

Based in the Central Region's Technical Support - Estate Management team, this role offers the chance to work across protected areas and State forests in central and western Queensland.

Collaborating with First Nations peoples, landholders, the resource industry and other stakeholders you’ll help ensure sustainable management of these landscapes.

As a Senior Ranger Compliance, you’ll oversee leases, potential developments, grazing permits, and resource use authorities, address tenure-related and compliance issues, deliver enforcement training, prepare evidence briefs, attend court, and provide timely, accurate reports.

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Position status: Permanent,Temporary
Position type: Full-time, Part-time
Occupational group: Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Workplace Location: Wide Bay, Moreton Bay - North, Rockhampton region, Sunshine Coast, Central West Qld
Closing date: 26-Jun-2026
Yearly salary: $102817 - $111975
Fortnightly salary: $3941.00 - $4292.00
Job duration: 12 months with possibility of extension

Child Safety Officers are responsible for delivering statutory child protection services including assessment, intervention, casework and case management in accordance with legislation and practice guidelines.

As a Child Safety Officer you will:

• Deliver accountable and collaborative integrated child protection services for complex cases that respect the culture and context of each child, young person, family and community in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, statutory responsibilities, and the child protection practice framework.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary team (which may include representation from other agencies), undertake high quality strengths-based child protection practice including assessment, intervention, casework, and complex case management.  
• Participate and contribute productively as a team member to form culturally appropriate, professional working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, including children, young people and families, Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), and other service providers.
• Foster a culture and philosophy of quality frontline service delivery based on collaboration, cooperation, commitment to excellence and professional ethics.
• Maintain high quality case records in accordance with departmental case management requirements.
• Participate and contribute to a culture of continuous learning, training and professional development to ensure practice knowledge and skills are contemporary and evidence based. 
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement strategies.
• Draw on professional practice experience in relevant child protection fields to provide coaching and mentoring to new and less experienced Child Safety Officers, to develop their skills and knowledge. 
• It is a requirement of all employees to maintain cultural capability, commit to self-directed learning regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to contribute to a culturally safe and inclusive workplace.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Flexible full-time
Occupational group: Community Care
Workplace Location: Toowoomba region
Closing date: 27-Mar-2026
Yearly salary: $90868 - $99582
Fortnightly salary: $3483.00 - $3817.00

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct regular visits and make robust and probative inquiries into the standard and adequacy of supports services being provided to the people staying at visitable locations in accordance with functions outlined in the Public Guardian Act 2014 and the policies and procedures of the Office of the Public Guardian.
• Assess the adequacy of information given to children, young people and adults being visited about their rights.
• Identify issues or concerns impacting the people you are visiting by seeking their views and wishes, making observations and inquires or reviewing site documents.
• Advocate for and support the people you are visiting to resolve their issues or concerns, participate in decision making, and to make or refer complaints.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the legislative and regulatory frameworks which underpin the delivery of services to the people you are visiting.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to rapidly develop rapport and trust with diverse groups, resilience and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills including report writing and information technology literacy skills.
• Comply with confidentiality, information exchange and privacy provisions when accessing or sharing information.
• Maintain accurate, timely records to ensure compliance with record keeping and reporting requirements and to meet corporate governance standards.
• Attend and actively participate in all relevant training, team meetings, supervision sessions and professional development opportunities as required.

This role is designated as Identified. Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

An Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person is one who identifies as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person and either:

• Is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
• Is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which they live.

Applicants to this role may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Requesting proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage from applicants helps to make sure that this intention is honoured. This may include a signed statutory declaration by the person as outlined in this Evidence of Attribute - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles.

No formal qualifications are required for the position however a strong commitment to protecting the rights and interests of the most vulnerable members of our community is essential.

Mandatory role conditions:

Possession of a current C class drivers' licence and a roadworthy motor vehicle registered in Queensland covered by Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance.

A mandatory condition of this role is a Working with Children Check clearance (Blue Card). If you do not already have one, OPG will guide you on how to apply.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

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Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Flexible full-time
Occupational group: Administration
Workplace Location: Rockhampton region
Closing date: 01-Apr-2026
Yearly salary: $90868 - $99582
Fortnightly salary: $3483.00 - $3817.00
Job duration: 6 months with possible extension

TARGETED VACANCY

In this role you will provide advice to management and staff on specific cultural and management issues pertaining to prisoners, contribute to their case management and sentence management and consult with relevant multi-cultural communities and organisations to support family contact for prisoners.

• Assist in case management ensuring that program referrals and cultural issues are adequately addressed during their sentence
• Contribute to the sentence management function by attending prisoner inductions, parole interviews, prisoner reviews and assisting with transition arrangements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to manage the progression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners through the correctional system including the assessment of prisoners and the provision of reports to sentence management and professional staff on the outcomes of those assessments.
• Liaise with prisoners' families, management and Queensland Corrective Services staff, Government and non-Government welfare agencies and service providers to ensure prisoner's individual, social and cultural needs are met.
• Coordinate Elder visits to correctional centres on a monthly basis and as required
• Facilitate offender access to required legal services through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service including the management of their visits and contact with their nominated legal representative
• Contribute to staff awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoner needs
• Provide welfare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders to ensure appropriate support is available during times requiring additional services such as family issues, leave of absence requests, medical services and hospital visits
• Assist with the facilitation of prisoner criminogenic programs targeted at addressing identified prisoner rehabilitation needs, particularly those programs that focus on meeting the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners.
• Assist with the completion of program exit reports and documentation and ensure that relevant case notes are entered into the Integrated Offender Management System (IOMS).
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive case notes.
• Provide consultancy services to, and accept referrals from, professional staff within the centre.
• Coordinate Family Visits Days and other culturally significant activities.
• Monitor and maintain family contact for offenders to ensure families and community representative visit.
• Consult and liaise with communities and organisations regarding cultural issues and the needs of prisoners.
• Initiate, encourage and facilitate greater engagement with community groups/networks for the purpose of increasing post release family support structures.
• Work with a range of agencies, including the Departments of Communities - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services, Justice and Attorney-General, Queensland Police Service, Family Responsibilities Commission, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, community justice groups and others to address the issues that bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into contact with the correctional system.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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Join Downer’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) and play a pivotal role in strengthening relationships with local communities, stakeholders, and project partners

About the Role

In this role, you will help deliver comprehensive engagement plans, lead community-facing activities, and ensure that stakeholders remain informed, consulted, and connected throughout the program’s lifecycle. This position is ideal for an experienced engagement professional who thrives in dynamic project environments and is passionate about meaningful community relationships.

What you’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related fields.
• Approximately 5 years’ experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, or related fields.
• Experience in government contracts, major infrastructure, civil works, engineering, public transport, or asset management projects.
• IAP2 Certificate in Engagement (highly desirable).
• Experience with Consultation Manager (highly regarded).
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign).
• Confident in engaging diverse community groups and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic project environment.

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Council would like to hear from First Nations people who are interested in volunteering to work with our First Nations Fire and Land Officer. The volunteers will work as part of a team planning and preparing sites to deliver cultural burns on Council reserves.

The main duties include inspecting sites and determining burn regime requirements; preparing sites using hand tools and light plant to create fire breaks, reducing fuel loads and protecting parent trees; and attending burning days as observers, participating as directed by the Burn Controller.

Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

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Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support
Workplace Location: Sunshine Coast
Closing date: 31-Dec-2026
Salary Other: Ref Role Description
Job duration: Fixed Term Temp Full-time positions - HWF1 - HWF3

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service are seeking expressions of interest for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Health Worker Trainee, Health Worker Generalist and Advanced Health Worker. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Directorate works across all facilities and provides high quality care and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families, as well as cultural education and training for SCHHS staff.

Submit your expression of interest to the Talent Pool for future temporary vacancies within Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS).

Please note - submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee an offer of employment.  Applications will be reviewed as vacancies arise.

***Acceptance into the Talent Pool does not guarantee you will be contacted or matched to a vacancy. Your details will remain in our Talent Pool for 12 months unless you withdraw your application.

Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

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Location: Gladstone
Closing date: 8-Apr-2026 AEST

About You

We are seeking an organised and proactive HR Officer who demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and takes ownership of their work. You confidently anticipate needs, seek out tasks without prompting, and seamlessly integrate into a fast‑paced team environment. Your reliability, accuracy and willingness to step in and support others will make you a valued member of the People team.

About the Role

GPC have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Human Resources professional to join our team in providing comprehensive HR services to the organisation for a 12-month Fixed Term placement on a 9 day fortnight.

We are seeking a proactive and highly detail‑focused Human Resources Officer who takes ownership, anticipates needs, and contributes effectively both independently and within a collaborative team.

A key component of this role is providing strong recruitment administration support to the Talent and Capability team, ensuring smooth and professional processes from candidate sourcing through to onboarding.  You will manage day-to-day tasks with accuracy and efficiency, balancing competing priorities while maintaining exceptional communication and confidentiality.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in HR, recruitment administration, or high-volume office support.
• High level of attention to detail across documentation, data entry and communication.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, with experience in Microsoft 365 preferred.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively.
• Safety-conscious with a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
• Valid C class driver's license.
• Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) or ability to obtain.

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Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Administration
Workplace Location: Brisbane - West
Closing date: 16-Mar-2026
Yearly salary: $90868 - $99582
Fortnightly salary: $3483.00 - $3817.00
Job duration: 6 months with possible extension

Identified role [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples]

As Program Facilitator - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (Identified), you will specifically: 

• Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 
• Consult with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in relation to the development and maintenance of services, activities and programs for young people subject to juvenile justice orders, particularly Indigenous youths in detention, that facilitates their rehabilitation and reintegration into the community. 
• Facilitate communication between departmental service delivery and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to ensure programs and services provided to Indigenous young people are culturally appropriate. 
• Deliver and assist in the provision of programs, activities and services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in detention. 
• Participate productively and collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in delivering programs and services to clients. 
• Assist young people with pre-release programs and provide links with Indigenous communities and relevant community organisations to facilitate continuity of educational, vocational and Indigenous programs. 
• Assist with the security and safety of the Centre by observance of operational procedures and standards as they impact on program delivery and the provision of other activities organised for young people. 
• Provide high quality written reports, briefs and correspondence as required, using manual and computerised systems.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support
Workplace Location: South West Qld
Closing date: 19-Mar-2026

South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Program Support Officer to join their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Team.

Your opportunity

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Team has a diverse set of responsibilities and a common purpose of providing highly effective support in cultural impacts and advice for First Nations in South West.

Your role will support the Team with deliverables and ensure reports and data are of the highest standard.

The role will support the continued shared understanding of Health Equity Strategy and monitor the Health Service's progress toward commitments in the Implementation Plan and Operational Plan.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care support in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Our vision is to be a national leader in the delivery of health services to rural and remote communities.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Primary Industry & Environment
Workplace Location: Mackay region
Closing date: 20-Mar-2026
Yearly salary: $73858 - $80824
Fortnightly salary: $2831.00 - $3098.00

Join the Pioneer Work Unit as a Ranger based at Eungella National Park and play a vital role in delivering high-quality park management services.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver the Operational and Annual Work Plans under the direction of the Ranger in Charge or 2IC.
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment, control pest plants and animals, and undertake planned burning and wildfire suppression.
• Maintain Park infrastructure, manage small projects, and perform natural and cultural resource management duties.
• Provide on-ground supervision to field staff and work collaboratively with others.

While most work will be field based, you will also complete administrative tasks, including record-keeping, procurement, and workplace health and safety monitoring. Practical skills in operating and maintaining small power equipment and tools are essential.

Key Responsibilities: 
As an OO4 Ranger, you will:

• Communicate clearly and maintain a positive, supportive approach
• Work effectively in a team, as a supervisor, and independently.
• Undertake estate development and protection duties, and compliance tasks.
• Assist with emergency responses and provide information to park visitors and stakeholders.
• Support and promote the interests of First Nations people.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Workplace Location: North West Qld, Cairns region
Closing date: 06-Mar-2026
Yearly salary: $94704 - $99582
Fortnightly salary: $3630.00 - $3817.00

As Ranger in Charge (RIC), you will lead a small team and oversee operational work programs across Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land), Wiliyan-ngurru and Finucane Island national parks, and Royton Timber Reserve. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the work unit. 
  
• Developing and implementing operational plans aligned with business strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Supervising staff, contractors, and volunteers, including managing performance issues.
• Growing your own and your team's skills and capabilities.
• Managing the work unit's budget and expenditure.
• Ensuring employee and visitor safety and responding to critical incidents.
• Planning and managing visitor, fire, and pest activities.
• Implementing and enforcing legislation administered by the Department.
• Building partnerships to achieve regional business plan objectives.
• Engaging with stakeholders, community groups, and visitors to foster understanding of the Department's role.
• Negotiating with stakeholders, neighbours, and community groups to resolve local land management issues.
• Performing other duties within your competence and training as required. 

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Flexible full-time
Occupational group: Primary Industry & Environment
Classification: OO6
Workplace Location: Toowoomba region
Closing date: 18-Mar-2026
Yearly salary: $94704 - $99582
Fortnightly salary: $3630.00 - $3817.00

This position is responsible for advising, supporting, and implementing systems to ensure regional compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.

The role involves tracking, monitoring, and reviewing operational and professional training to maintain mandatory qualifications, such as first aid, fire safety, and compliance.

As a safety ranger, you will lead and coordinate a variety of work health and safety functions across the region, including consultative processes, risk reduction strategies, incident investigations, and the development of effective training strategies.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Primary Industry & Environment
Workplace Location: Townville region, Mackay region, Rockhampton region
Closing date: 20-Mar-2026
Yearly salary: $82859 - $90868
Fortnightly salary: $3176.00 - $3483.00

What we're looking for: 
We're seeking someone who is well-organised, resourceful, and capable of building and maintaining meaningful relationships. You'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values a positive, safe, diverse, and inclusive culture.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Fire management skills and experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Organisational and planning expertise
• A commitment to workplace health and safety (both physical and psychological)
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• Administration, reporting, and computer skills

Requirements:

• A manual driver's licence is essential.
• While tertiary qualifications are not required, formal qualifications in fire management will be highly regarded.
• You must be willing and able to travel regularly, including extended deployments and after-hours work. This may involve camping overnight in remote areas.
• A reasonable level of fitness is required to meet the demands of the role.

This position is based in the Central Region, with the location negotiable. Please note that no accommodation is provided for this role.

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Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Workplace Location: Brisbane - East
Closing date: 18-Feb-2026
Yearly salary: $94704 - $99582
Fortnightly salary: $3630.00 - $3817.00
Job duration: until 03 June 2026 with possible extension

In this role, you’ll oversee a diverse work program, delivering innovative heritage projects and collaborating with experts across and beyond the agency. You’ll also play a key role in delivering valued education programs and engaging with community partners to achieve strategic outcomes.

Your leadership will ensure the preservation of heritage structures, landscapes, and cultural records, safeguarding these iconic sites for future generations.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive work program alongside your team. This will involve overseeing specific projects that require unique and innovative approaches within a heritage context. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with other heritage professionals both within and outside the agency. 

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• Several casual positions available in remote NSW, SA, NT, WA & QLD.
• $55.81 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading), plus superannuation.
• Temporary (casual) positions with variable working hours, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply and applicants who live in or have worked in the nominated areas will be highly regarded.

As a Remote Area Management Team Leader, you will:

• Engage with members of the community to raise awareness of the Census.
• Lead and manage a small team.
• Recruit and train field staff in various locations, including remote towns, farming properties, roadhouses, caravan parks, hotels, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Manage Census collection in your area, including supporting staff to conduct interviews.
• Conduct interviews and deliver Census forms to dwellings.
• Use tools such as maps and mobile apps to allocate work and report on progress.
• Review and finalise Remote Area Management Team plans.
• Undertake quality assurance processes including reviews of forms with the help of field staff.
• Securely manage all recruitment, payroll, WHS, and Census forms.
• Ensure the security of all electronic devices.
• Return completed forms to the ABS.

Key qualities and experience

• Understanding and supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community priorities.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Experience working within a small team and following instructions and procedures.
• Proven ability to lead or manage a small team.
• Capability to work independently and apply training and procedures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in remote and regional areas of Australia.
• Ability to read and navigate maps.
• Attention to detail when working in high volume environments with tight deadlines.
• Ability to use electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets.

Applicants who live in or have worked in the nominated area will be highly regarded. 

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• Roles available across remote NT, QLD, WA, NSW and SA.
• $42.65 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading), plus superannuation.
• Temporary (casual) positions with variable working hours, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply and applicants who live in or have worked in the nominated areas will be highly regarded.

As Remote Area Management Team Member, you will:

• Engage with members of the community to raise awareness of the Census. 
• Provide support to the Team Leader as needed. 
• Assist the Team Leader to recruit and train Community Field Officers in various locations including remote towns, farming properties, roadhouses, caravan parks, hotels and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 
• Conduct interviews and deliver Census forms to dwellings. 
• Use tools such as maps and mobile apps to allocate work and report on progress. 
• Undertake quality assurance processes including reviews of forms with the help of field staff. 
• Securely manage all recruitment, payroll, WHS, and Census forms. 
• Ensure the security of all electronic devices. 
• Return completed forms to the ABS.

This role requires you to have an understanding of, and ability to communicate with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. 

If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Technical
Classification: PO3
Workplace Location: Manly/Maroochydore or Maryborough
Closing date: 19-Mar-2026
Yearly salary: $102817 - $111975
Fortnightly salary: $3941.00 - $4292.00

QPWS & Partnerships are looking for someone with the relevant tertiary education, technical skills and experience in planning and assessment activities and the ability to interpret relevant legislation and departmental policies.

To be successful in the role, you will also have:

• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• Understanding of management of protected area or relevant land management area.
• Understand or be able to quickly acquire knowledge and interpret legislation, policies and procedures.
• Understanding of management planning, including development and implementation of thematic strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem identification and resolution skills (necessary to keep programs moving forward) and make relevant decisions.
• Ability to collaborate with work units and stakeholders to efficiently deliver related programs.
• Ability to provide support operational units.
• Ability to navigate and learn to use departmental systems and processes to fulfil role and...
• Relevant tertiary education.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Workplace Location: Mackay region
Closing date: 12-Mar-2026

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Senior Dietitian (Community) to join their team on a permanent basis.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for all advertised positions. The Mackay Hospital Health Service values its people, respecting and embracing diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. People of all ages, abilities, gender and ethnicity are encouraged to apply for positions.

Your opportunity

• To work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit and to be a team member in a nurse led multidisciplinary team for First Nations and vulnerable populations with chronic conditions.  This model aligns with the MHHS strategies, plans and frameworks to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
• The model is implemented within the primary health care and prevention setting, with an aim to reduce avoidable Emergency Department presentations, reduce potentially preventable hospitalisations and provide timely and appropriate access to care closer to home and in culturally appropriate settings, within the Mackay Hospital and Health Service.

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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Mental Health Clinicians
Workplace Location: Gold Coast
Closing date: 31-Mar-2026

About Your New Role

Are you looking for a role with real meaning and purpose? Gold Coast Health have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker – Senior (Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) to join our newly developed Secure Mental Health Unit and make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community
• Tertiary degree in Social Work
• AASW membership eligibility
• Driver Licence
• Blue Card/Working with children check
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

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Join Downer’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) and play a key role in building strong, meaningful connections between the project and the Maryborough community. Based in Maryborough, this role includes regular on-site engagement at the Project Information Centre.

About the Role

As the Stakeholder Engagement Officer, you’ll support the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement team to deliver proactive, respectful and impactful engagement across QTMP, with a strong focus on our Maryborough Project Information Centre.

You’ll be the friendly face of the project, helping build awareness, trust and community support, while ensuring all activities align with client and Downer expectations, including Zero Harm (Safety and Environment) principles.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a stakeholder-facing, communications or engagement role desirable 
• Exposure to government contracts, major infrastructure, engineering, civil or public transport projects 
• IAP2 Certificate in Engagement (preferred)
• Experience using Consultation Manager (highly regarded)
• Confident engaging with diverse community stakeholders
• Strong computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Adobe (including InDesign)

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Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Workplace Location: Far North Qld
Closing date: 27-Mar-2026
Yearly salary: $90868 - $99582
Fortnightly salary: $3483.00 - $3817.00
Job duration: Until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined

Mount Garnet State School are seeking applications for a School Community Partnership Officer (Identified) to join their school community on a Temporary Full-time basis, from 23 April 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Within this role you will have the opportunity to liaise with students, families and the community to develop and introduce strategies in the context of community engagement and co-design, to achieve and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education through strengthened community connections. Please note, this position does not attract Government housing.

About the Role

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Work with the school community to develop, implement and monitor appropriate programs which raise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community awareness and participation in educational decision-making processes and which contribute to the implementation of Partnership Initiative priorities.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement to support community co-design that meet the needs of the school and community leaders and encourage partnerships with other regional, state, commonwealth and local government officers and local peak bodies.
• Assist school leaders and school community groups with advice and strategies for effective participation in education and access to information, resources and services through place-based co-design processes.
• Provide advice on current school and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community issues and effective community consultation and place-based decision-making processes.

Mandatory Requirements for an Identified Role:

It is a genuine occupational requirement for Identified roles that the position be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act.  

Verification of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Island heritage  

For administrative purposes, in relation to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either:  

• of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; 
• accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.  

By definition a person who is not an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cannot be employed (on any basis) to perform the duties of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.  

Applicants to this position may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Requesting proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage from applicants helps to make sure that this intention is honoured.  

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