‘Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong’

Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns.

Full Time

Based in Cairns

Salary $93,858 – $98,111

 The Wellbeing Worker will provide culturally appropriate interventions and associated support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families focusing on a strengths-based approach that builds resilience and capacity to address issues that impact on social and emotional wellbeing.

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen:

• Generous salary sacrifice benefits
• 5 Weeks annual leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Commitment to professional development
• 12% Superannuation Contribution

How to Apply:

Applicants for the above position will:

• Provide a cover letter of no more than two pages, addressing the Core Capabilities in the Position Description
• Provide an Identified Reference
• Possess a current driver’s licence
• Hold a current Blue Card (for suitability to work with children and young people)
• Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least first 2 vaccinations plus one booster) and provide evidence

Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting.

Note: Revised legislation requires applicants to hold a blue card prior to commencement. Refer to Qld Government’s Blue Card Services website for more information.

 It is a condition of employment for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 (refer to Queensland Government Health Employment Directive No. 12/21). Evidence of vaccination must be provided with the application.

 The above is an Identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under section 25 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).

For more information or to apply please go to: www.wuchopperen.org.au/careers or contact Korrie Brown, Acting Manager, Allied Health on ‪07 4080 1158.

 Closing date for applications:  5pm on Monday, 23 October 2023.