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Allied Health Professional - Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (Cooktown)
Cooktown
Care that connects remote communities, supporting mental wellbeing where it matters most.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC685264 |
| Closing date | 02-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-Time |
| Contact person | Danielle Menso |
| Contact details | 0439 139 597 Access the National Relay Service |
Allied Health Professional – Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Cooktown | Permanent Full-Time
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?
Contact Danielle Menso on 0439 139 597 - she'd love to hear your story and answer any questions about the role.
About the Role
Join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality mental health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) services across the Torres and Cape region. You will provide clinical assessment, treatment, and case management across the full age spectrum, supporting individuals and families in remote and diverse communities.
Why This Role Matters
As a Mental Health professional in Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, your work directly contributes to improving wellbeing, supporting recovery, and strengthening the health of some of Queensland's most remote communities.
You'll work in a supportive, diverse environment where no two days are the same, and where your impact is both meaningful and visible.
What's on Offer
- Salary range: $79,051 – $119,823 p.a.
- Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options
- Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Relocation incentives and Accommodation included
Life in Cooktown
Where rainforest meets reef, Cooktown offers a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and community connection. Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with the adventure of Cape York on your doorstep.
Spend your downtime:
- Watching sunsets from Grassy Hill Lookout
- Exploring nearby islands and waterways
- Discovering Cooktown's rich maritime and pioneering history
- Enjoying a short, stress-free commute with no traffic
Grow Your Career, Shape Your Life
Working in Torres and Cape HHS means building a career with purpose while experiencing personal and professional growth in a truly unique part of Australia.
Explore more about the region via Torres and Cape HHS and the Cooktown and Cape York the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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