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.

Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

• 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: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI664371-HP

Contact: Ruth Dewar on 07 4744 9100.

Applications close: Tuesday, 21 October 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.

• MI664371 Health Professional (Clinical Nurse) - RD (NG) (PDF, 276KB)
  Role Description
  
  MI664371 Health Professional (Psychologist-Social Worker-Occupational Therapist) - RD (HP) (PDF, 265KB)
  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