North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

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

Working with us

• Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days professional development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum.
• Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas will be entitled to a professional development allowance of $3,512.00 per annum.
• Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
• Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated.

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.

About the role

The North West Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Service (ATODS) are looking for an experienced clinician to join their team at Mount Isa. Applicants with qualifications as a Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist are encouraged to apply.

The North West ATODS is a specialist service that provides a range of treatments for the severe and complex drug and alcohol individuals and families.

• Build strategic networks and partnerships to improve youth outcomes.
• Engage youth through outreach within a harm minimisation model.
• Develop and lead initiatives with youth and community organisations.
• Provide leadership and clinical management to the team.

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• Psychologist: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Psychology and eligible for current registration with 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.
• 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-MI664245

Contact: Ruth Dewar on 07 4744 9100.

Applications close: Tuesday, 21 October 2025.