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Ed-LinQ Coordinator (Social Worker / Occupational Therapist / Psychologist / Speech Pathologist)
Mount Isa
This is your opportunity to work in a challenging, dynamic and diverse environment and contribute to our vision of creating:
Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.
Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Speech Pathologists.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI651331_HP |
| Closing date | 11-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Alexandra Robertson |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 7103 Access the National Relay Service |
North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS)
- 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.
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.
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.
Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
About the role
As part of a whole of Child Youth and Mental Health Service (CYMHS) response, key responsibilities of the NWHHS CYMHS Ed-LinQ Coordinator in implementing the local Ed-LinQ program includes the following:
- Maintaining strong linkages with local mental health, education, primary care community sectors.
- Providing support for the CYMHS team and clinicians in adopting the functions of the Ed-LinQ program.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences. Please refer to the Role Description for further information regarding the qualifications, registration and memberships.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks / Blue Card 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-MI651331-HP
Contact: Alexandra Robertson on 07 4744 7103.
Applications close: Monday, 11 August 2025.
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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MI651331 CNC - Ed-LinQ Coordinator - RD (NG7) (PDF, 213KB)
Role Description
MI651331 Ed-LinQ Coordinator - RD (HP4) (PDF, 171KB)
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
