Indigenous Outreach Worker

About Us

Bidgerdii Community Health Service is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled primary health care service that has proudly supported communities across Central Queensland for almost 30 years.

We provide comprehensive primary health and wellbeing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Blackwater, Rockhampton, and surrounding regions.

At Bidgerdii, we are committed to delivering culturally safe, community-focused care that improves health outcomes and strengthens connections between individuals, families, and services.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and community-focused Indigenous Outreach Worker to join our Integrated Team Care / Allied Health Services team based in Emerald.

This role works closely with clients, allied health professionals, and community stakeholders to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with chronic health conditions.

The successful candidate will help facilitate access to multidisciplinary care, promote health awareness, and strengthen relationships between mainstream primary care and Indigenous health services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to access appropriate health and wellbeing services
• Promoting the Closing the Gap and Integrated Team Care (ITC) programs
• Building strong relationships with GPs, health professionals, and community organisations
• Assisting clients to better manage chronic health conditions
• Delivering culturally appropriate, non-clinical support services
• Advocating for improved health outcomes within the community

Important Information

This is an Indigenous Identified Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act. Please identify this within your application.

About You

You are passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and have the ability to build strong, respectful relationships across community and health sectors.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Understanding of the health challenges impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Experience delivering culturally safe and sensitive support services

Essential Requirements

• Current QLD C Class Driver Licence
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Current Blue Card (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Satisfactory Police Check
• Ability to meet vaccination requirements including:
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella
• Varicella
• Hepatitis A & B
• Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

What We Offer

At Bidgerdii, we value our people and offer a supportive and flexible work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous salary packaging options
• 12% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible Monday to Friday work hours (8:00am – 5:00pm)
• Supportive team culture
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Modern technology and innovative workplace practices

Please note: Pre-employment checks may include qualification verification, professional references, police checks, work rights confirmation, and vaccination compliance checks.

For further information, contact the HR & Recruitment Team at hr@bidgerdii.org

Bidgerdii is committed to equal employment opportunities and creating a diverse, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace