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Social Worker (Allied Health - MHAODS Graduate Program)
Mount Isa
Launch your Allied Health career in Rural and Remote Queensland!
Kick start your career as a Graduate Social Worker within a supportive, multidisciplinary Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (MHAODS). This temporary full time role (commencing ASAP until 07 February 2027) offers hands on clinical experience, structured learning, and the chance to make a real impact across North West Queensland communities while completing the Allied Health MHAODS Graduate Program.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI675649 |
| Closing date | 24-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | Temporary full time (ASAP until 07 February 2027) |
| Contact person | Ruth Dewar |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 9100 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As a Social Worker (Allied Health MHAODS Graduate), you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering intake, assessment, case management and counselling to people accessing Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs services. You'll support consumers across a range of specialised teams, contribute to early intervention and prevention initiatives and build strong partnerships with government and non-government agencies, all while being guided through a comprehensive graduate development program.
- Provide recovery-oriented, trauma informed and evidence based care through assessment, care planning, counselling and case management.
- Participate in the Allied Health MHAODS Graduate Program, including individualised learning plans, completing training, development and assessment activities, participating in mentoring and reflection meetings as well as completing the required competencies.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to support coordinated pathways of care across diverse settings.
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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- The successful applicant must have graduated with a tertiary degree qualification in Social Work in the past 12 months providing eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of the Social Workers (AASW).
- Blue Card - Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health staff seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
- All employees of the MHAOD Service (MHAODS) may be required to work in other areas of the Service.
- The successful applicant may be required to work rostered shifts over a seven (7) day rotating roster.
- 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.
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.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Ruth Dewar on (07) 4744 9100.
Applications close: Tuesday, 24 February 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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