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.
About the Role
This Position is located within the Rockhampton Clinic and forms part of the Clinic team which is responsible for The Enhanced Syphilis Response and Cervical Screening projects. The positions primary task is to support implementation of targeted screening across Rockhampton and surrounding areas (including occasional outreach to Mount Morgan and Blackwater).
These activities include the undertaking of screening, prevention, treatment and monitoring of sexually transmissible infections (STI’S) across Bidgerdii Community Health Service’s service footprint, with a particular focus on addressing the current syphilis outbreak, women’s health and increased cervical screening.
What We Need from You
- Minimum Enrolled Nursing qualifications, with current APHRA Registration (or eligibility for registration)
- Immunisation Endorsement and experience is preferred with current First Aid Certificate.
- Experienced in sexual health, and specifically Indigenous health.
- Nurse Immuniser certified, compliant with Queensland legislation.
- Hands-on clinical skills: Comfortable with ECGs, wound care, pathology collections, venepuncture, and vaccinations.
- Passion for Preventative Health: Strong belief in health education and preventative screenings to reduce disease within the community.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practices, ensuring culturally safe care.
- Strong Communication Skills: Able to communicate effectively with your team and the community, working in a collaborative environment.
Practical Requirements
Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) – essential
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, COVID19 and pertussis (whooping cough) during their employment.
Satisfactory Police Criminal History Check.
What’s In It for You
Other perks for joining us (not limited to):
- Work-Life Balance: No weekends or nights—just meaningful work during clinic hours.
- Real Impact: You’ll see the difference you make in RHD care, preventative health, and care plans.
- Great Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, 12% superannuation, and 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 and role responsibilities.
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
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.