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ATODS Senior Health Professional - Western Corridor (Psychologist, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist)
Mount Isa
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This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating: Pathways to better health |
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
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| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI600999 |
| Closing date | 13-Nov-2024 |
| Job duration | Commencing ASAP until 30 June 2025 |
| Contact person | Ruth Dewar |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 9100 Access the National Relay Service |
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Working with us
- Rural and Remote incentive: Category B allowance of $231.94 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.
PLUS a $3,047 p.a. allowance to assist with external development, and 3 days p.a. leave for attending training or conferences.
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.
Once a raw frontier town built in the heart of North West Queensland around the vast mineral resources, Mount Isa has grown into a thriving industrial and commercial centre renowned for its friendly and welcoming nature.
Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.
The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
About the role
Deliver a high standard and comprehensive range of drug and alcohol services to individuals, families, groups, and community members, including but not limited to clinical assessment and treatment services in accordance with harm minimisation policy and practice and community priorities to reduce harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and coordinate and participate in all other prevention and intervention activities undertaken by the multidisciplinary ATODS service. The position is community based, and the incumbent will be expected to work with a broad range of individuals, groups and organisations to meet the objectives identified.
Requirements
- Psychologists: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Psychology and eligible for current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) – Psychology.
- Social Workers: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Social Work providing eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of 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 (APHRA) – Occupational Therapist.
- 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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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MI600999 - ATODS Senior Health Professional - Western Corridor - RD (PDF, 224KB)
Role Description
Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (PDF, 75KB)
Information Package for Applicants
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
