Team Leader First Nations Workforce

2 days ago

Mount Isa, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $124,323 - $137,918 per year

Work with us and undertake projects to Close the Gap in health outcomes across North West Queensland communities.

The Mental Health Adult and Older Drug Service (MHAODS) are looking for a Team Leader First Nations to join their team on a permanent full time role. Your leadership can create real change.

This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:

Pathways to better health

for our North West communities.

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

Working with us

  • Base salary ranges between $124,323 and $137,918 p.a. (HWF5).
  • For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000.
  • Providing 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
  • Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
  • Tax savings through are also available.

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

Step into a senior role as Team Leader – First Nations Workforce with our Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs team.

  • Champion better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Shape strategy, policy, and culturally responsive programs.
  • Build strong partnerships and drive equity across the health system.

Join North West Hospital and Health Service and use your leadership to create lasting impact.

Requirements

  • It is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
  • Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
  • 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:

Contact: Dan Vander Donk on

Applications close: Friday, 10 October 2025

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