Job search
Project Officer - Disaster Recovery MHAOD
Mount Isa
Help Communities Rebuild & Recover – Project Officer Opportunity!
Support communities across North West Queensland in their recovery from natural disasters. In this impactful role, you’ll coordinate recovery initiatives, engage with stakeholders, and help strengthen community resilience alongside a dedicated mental health team.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI684811 |
| Closing date | 19-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | ASAP to 30/06/2028 |
| Contact person | Stefanie Matthews |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 7103 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As the Project Officer – Disaster Recovery, you will play a key role in supporting individuals and communities impacted by natural disasters across the North West region.
- Lead and support disaster recovery and mental health wellbeing projects across diverse communities
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and foster strong partnerships across the region
- Provide project management, reporting, and strategic advice to support service delivery outcomes
Working with us
-
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
- In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
- 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.
- PLUS, access to the Training, Education and Professional Development Incentive funds.
Requirements
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- 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.
- 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
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.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Stefanie Matthews on (07) 4744 7103.
Applications close: Friday, 19 June 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
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
