About Metro North Health

Metro North Health is committed to providing equity of access to high quality health care services and building relationships based on inclusion with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities. We remain committed to achieve life expectancy parity for Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples by 2031.

Metro North Health is committed to growing and retaining our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce and we value our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce for their cultural knowledge and lived experience and respect the skills and expertise they bring to our communities.

If we are to capably respond to the needs of the community, the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our workforce must increase. We are committed to removing barriers and providing more opportunities to employ more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in all occupations, levels of employment and locations.

Welcoming you to the Metro North Health community

You will be fully supported on your career journey at Metro North Health through a comprehensive orientation of our healthcare services, overview and linkages with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, wellbeing, and support services.

We value the lived experience and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, and we encourage you to apply for opportunities with us. We understand that cultural knowledge is a strength in this role and will support you in bringing your full self to the workplace.

Supporting your cultural needs

Metro North Health is committed to providing a culturally safe and supportive working environment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce and to ensure that staff have access to holistic culturally safe and responsive person-centred care. Our commitment is to provide a supportive and rewarding career journey.

You will have access to:

• Cultural support services
• Linkages to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team
• Wellness support
• Leadership development
• Coaching opportunities
• Men’s and women’s business event opportunities and
• Invitations to participate at culturally significant events throughout the year.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employee connection

Metro North Health is proud to have dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led social media platforms and a deadly newsletter. Here you will learn more about our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, our programs and services and achievements towards health equity.

• Better Together Facebook Page
• Better Together LinkedIn Page
• Better Together Instagram page
• Talk-About Newsletter

Thinking of joining us

Metro North Health is the biggest and most diverse public health service in Australia stretching from central Brisbane to Kilcoy in the north. We provide employment opportunities at each stage of your career from trainees beginning their career with us as part of the Deadly Start program to experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders advocating for improved health outcomes for their mob.

See below the opportunities to join Metro North Health.

Cadetship programs

The Cadetship Program supports tertiary students to receive paid work-placement opportunities in their chosen field of study and to improve professional employment opportunities once graduated.

We offer clinical and non- clinical graduate programs for students who are studying at university full time. To find out more please contact the cadetship team at QHCadetship@health.qld.gov.au.

Join the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Talent Portal

The Talent Portal is an opportunity for community to express their interest in working in entry level roles that are casual or temporary at Metro North Health. These roles are in Administration, Health Workforce or Operational areas.

What happens next?

Once you express your interest using the links above, your resume will be shared with a hiring manager. They might reach out to you for more information by phone or email, but please keep in mind that this doesn’t guarantee you will get a job.

Pre-employment checks required to commence employment

When you are offered a role, The Hiring Manager will ask you to provide certain documents ready for your commencement. It is important to know that Metro North is committed to removing barriers associated with growing our workforce and therefore we will work with you in to ensure these barriers are not a hindrance to you commencing with us.

Please refer to the pre-appointment checklist.

Support with improving your job application

For tips and advice on writing resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews please visit the Workforce Australia website.

Support from specialist providers

An employment services provider can help you prepare for, find and keep a job. In some places, there are providers who specialise in giving support to First Nations people.

To search for these providers, enter the word ‘Indigenous’ into the keyword field on the providers page.

If you’re already in Workforce Australia Services and would like support from a specialist provider, talk to your current provider. You can also contact the Workforce Australia National Customer Service Line.

Having issues applying online?

Email your interest to join the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Talent Portal at mnh_a_tsi_recruitment@health.qld.gov.au and let us know what type of role you are interested in and in what location.

Permanent opportunities

All permanent jobs are advertised on Smart Jobs. Please visit www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au

Need more information?

Please email mnh_a_tsi_recruitment@health.qld.gov.au with your questions.