Mental Health Clinician

1 day ago

Western Downs, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

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

  • 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.

In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.

  • 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.

Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.

We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

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.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work

About the role

NWHHS are looking for an experienced Mental Health Clinician to join their team. Applicants with qualifications in a recognised Nursing or Psychologist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Health Practitioner discipline are encouraged to apply.

The purpose of this role is to provide clinical expertise and consultancy through advanced clinical leadership relevant to the speciality of Mental Health.

The Tackling Regional Adversity Through Connected Communities (TRACC) Clinician program is an initiative that aims to support individuals and their communities across regional, rural, and remote Queensland to better manage adversity in their communities. It supports individuals dealing with mental health challenges caused by drought, disasters, and crises.

Requirements

  • 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 VanderDonk on

Applications close: Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

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