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Clinical Director Mental Health
Mount Isa
Clinical Leadership Opportunity in Mental Health & AOD Services!
This influential role combines clinical expertise with strategic leadership, offering the opportunity to shape innovative service models, support multidisciplinary teams, and improve mental health outcomes for rural and remote communities across North West Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI694067_2 |
| Closing date | 02-Dec-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, Full-time |
| Contact person | Erica West |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 4882 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Lead transformative mental health and alcohol and other drug services across North West Queensland, combining clinical excellence with strategic leadership to shape innovative, community-focused models of care.
In this influential role, you'll inspire teams, shape the future of care, and help deliver safe, culturally responsive services that create meaningful impact for people across rural and remote communities.
Working with us
Competitive remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value up to $648,321 comprising:
- Base salary ranges between $225,305 and $284,318 p.a. (L18 – L27).
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- 5 weeks annual recreational leave accumulation with 17.5% loading when taken.
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
- Attraction and retention incentive allowance of 50% base annual salary.
- Regional and rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary.
- Motor vehicle allowance.
- Professional development allowance and leave of 3.6 weeks p.a.
- Inaccessibility allowance.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
- Plus we can offer Accommodation (Provided as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation)
Requirements
- Current Specialist Psychiatry registration with or/eligible for Specialist Psychiatry registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and registrable as a specialist with the Medical Board of Queensland.
- Able to prescribe Opioid Substitution Therapy (OSTP)
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- 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.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Dr Erica West on (07) 4744 4882.
Applications close: Wednesday, 2 December 2026.
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
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