Community Wellbeing Connector - Windorah

About the role

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) is recruiting a Community Wellbeing Connector for its Healthy Outback Communities (HOC) program in Windorah, Barcoo Shire. The role is the local face of HOC, which supports residents of the Channel Country to improve health and wellbeing through a community-led, preventative approach. It is a casual position averaging about 30.4 hours per fortnight, reporting to the Program Manager, and may involve travel to other HOC locations.

Key responsibilities

• Identify local community resources and assets that promote physical and mental wellness and social engagement, working with the shire, volunteers, community groups and community development roles.
• Maintain calendars and directories for local and visiting services, supports and events.
• Custodian of the Community Wellbeing Plan; the role does not have access to personal health information.
• Collaborate with HOC Practitioners, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Executive Head of Strategy, Planning & Performance to facilitate access to proactive wellbeing services and social prescribing.

Required profile

• A strong understanding of the Windorah community and the challenges of rural and remote areas.
• Experience in community groups, local organisations, administration, customer service, education, tourism, agriculture, volunteering or similar people-focused roles.
• Ability to build relationships, communicate clearly and work independently within a team.
• Current Blue Card, or ability to obtain one.

Required skills

• Written and verbal communication.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate with superannuation.
• Tax-effective salary packaging and a regional allowance for eligible employees living in Western Queensland.
• Flexible work arrangements and professional development.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to the employer by email; applications close on 16 November 2026.