Metro South Health

Creating Deadly Careers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

At Metro South Health (MSH), they’re doing more than just providing healthcare—they’re rewriting the script on how health services show up for blackfullaz.

From Logan to Redlands and the Scenic Rim, MSH is the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane’s south side. They operate five major hospitals and deliver community and statewide health services with a clear purpose: “Better lives through better health.” But what sets MSH apart is their genuine commitment to First Nations people—not just in words, but in action.

“Metro South Health has moved beyond the tick-a-box approach,” says Edward Solien, Founder of Indigenous Job Match. “They are embedding cultural integrity in everything—governance, workforce, even procurement. It’s deadly to see a large health service doing the hard work and walking alongside community.”

Why Mob Should Join Metro South Health

MSH’s First Nations Health Equity Strategy 2022–2025 is bold, detailed, and already in motion. It isn’t just about closing the gap—it’s about eliminating institutional racism and amplifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices across the system. There’s a dedicated Health Directorate for First Nations Health Equity. They’re leading courageous conversations about race, embedding cultural capability training, and investing in deadly pathways like the Deadly Starts traineeship program.

“What impressed me most was their commitment to mentoring, cultural supervision, and real career progression for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff,” Edward says. “They’re not just recruiting mob—they’re backing them to thrive.”

MSH has also rolled out models of care that reflect community needs. This includes partnering with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services like ATSICHS and Yulu-Burri-Ba, improving discharge journeys, reducing preventable deaths, and embedding First Nations perspectives into every layer of care—especially through nurse navigators, Indigenous midwifery programs, and hospital liaison roles.

What Mob Can Expect as an Employee

• Cultural Safety as Standard: Every MSH site is working to make its spaces welcoming, respectful, and culturally rich, including art installations, language recognition, and localised Acknowledgement of Country protocols.

• Solid Career Pathways: From health workers to executive roles, MSH supports career progression, education, and professional development—including paid study leave and mentoring networks.

• Mob-Led Programs: Whether you’re a clinician, nurse, allied health worker, or administrative professional, you’ll have the chance to shape services that better reflect and respond to First Nations realities.

• Supportive Workplaces: They offer flexible work, wellbeing programs, salary packaging, cultural leave, and a strong stance against racism, bullying, or discrimination.

“It’s not just about finding a job—it’s about being valued, being seen, and being part of something that’s shifting power back to community,” Edward adds.

Be Part of Something Bigger

With over 17,000 staff and one of the most diverse workforces in Queensland, MSH is more than just a workplace—it’s a movement.

So if you’re looking for a place where your cultural knowledge, lived experience, and passion for community are recognised as strengths—this is it.

💥 Know someone who’d be perfect for a role at MSH?

🌿 Thinking about a career in health where culture is respected, your voice is valued, and your community is at the heart of the work?

Metro South Health is walking alongside mob to build a stronger, safer, and more culturally grounded health system—and they want you on the journey.

👣 Whether you’re just starting out, looking to step up, or thinking about coming back into the health sector, there are real opportunities waiting for you.

💻 Click the link below to explore deadly career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at Metro South Health:

👉 https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-careers

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