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About the role

You will provide advanced clinical leadership and specialist mental health care to children and young people in care with complex therapeutic and behavioural support needs.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, government stakeholders, and community services, you will play a key role in improving outcomes through evidence-based practice, capacity building, and service innovation.

• Deliver high-level assessments, interventions, and care planning for children and young people with complex mental health needs
• Provide expert clinical leadership, mentoring, and education to strengthen workforce capability
• Collaborate with Child Safety, community partners, and internal teams to coordinate integrated care

Working with us

• For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part time employees).
• In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
• Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
• We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

Requirements

• 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: Alexandra Robertson on (07) 4744 7103.

Applications close: Tuesday, 21 July 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.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 05.01.2026 (01.2026.Pdf)
  
  MI686161 Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) Evolve Therapeutic Services RD (PDF)
  
  MI686161 Clinical Nurse Consultant, Evolve Therapeutic Services RD (PDF)