North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

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

North West Hospital and Health Service are looking for an experienced Health professional to join their team based at Mount Isa. Applicants with qualifications as a Psychologist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist are encouraged to apply.

Working with us

• Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.

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.

About the role

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATODS) are a multidisciplinary team that provide a comprehensive range of public health and clinical interventions aimed at reducing the risks and harms associated with substance use.

• Deliver evidence-based drug and alcohol assessment, treatment, and support across the North West Hospital and Health Service.

• Manage a clinical caseload with accurate, compliant documentation.

• Support community engagement initiatives to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm.

• Participate in the Needle and Syringe Program, collaborating with Queensland Health and partner agencies.

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• Psychologists: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Psychology and eligible for current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Psychology Board.
• Social Workers: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Social Work providing eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers is required.
• Blue Card Check (Social Workers): 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.
• Occupational Therapists: Mandatory possession of a degree in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for current registration (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapist Board.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• 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-MI664371-HP

Contact: Ruth Dewar on 07 4744 9100.

Applications close: Tuesday, 21 October 2025.