Health Professional

18 hours ago

Mount Isa, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Service (ATODS) in Mount Isa is seeking a Psychologist, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team.

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

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:

Contact: Ruth Dewar on

Applications close: Tuesday, 21 October 2025.

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