North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Permanent full-time role available, 76 hours p.f.

Working with us

• North West Divisional and District allowance.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

About the role

The North West Mental Health, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service (MHATODS) recognises the unique value and insight that individuals with a lived experience of mental health challenges and/or alcohol and other drug use bring to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of services. This role supports engagement with consumers, carers, families and advocacy groups across diverse communities and actively contributes to inclusive, person-centred care.

While not mandatory, applicants with a lived experience of mental health, alcohol or other drug use (either personal or as a carer/support person), and/or experience navigating these systems, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Whilst not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check; from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI648501

Contact: Dan VanderDonk on 07 4744 7103.

Applications close: Friday, 25 July 2025.