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Community Adult Mental Health Health Practioner (Social Wrk, Occ Therapist, Psychologist)
Charleville 4470 Western QLD (Australia)
Are you a Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychologists seeking a rural and remote experience?
South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Community Adult Mental Health Health Practitioner to join our Mental Health team in Charleville, Western Queensland!
Join us in building better health in the bush!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP4, Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SW690225HP |
| Closing date | 27-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Sonia Doolan |
| Contact details | 07 4622 9900 Access the National Relay Service |
Your opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Practitioner (Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychologists) in Community Mental Health to join our team in Charleville, Western Queensland. We are looking for someone who is interested in practicing in a rural/remote setting and in closing the gap in health outcomes for First Nations peoples.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Escape the city crowds and discover the red dirt wonderland where the skies are as big as the characters you will meet. Charleville is the largest town in South West Queensland, situated on the banks of the Warrego River in the heart of Mulga Country. Charleville is a reminder that the good things in life shouldn't be hurried, it's a chance to embrace the simple things in life and a celebration of community spirit with the annual Charleville Cup Races the highlight of summer.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
- Rural and Remote Incentive Scheme (RARIS) package available!
- Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution!
- Join a healthcare team focused on delivering quality patient services!
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
Take a look at what Charleville has to offer! - https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qld
For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
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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