Empower Change in Alcohol & Other Drugs Services!
Join our Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (AODS) and help deliver evidence‐based assessment, treatment, and harm‐minimisation programs across North West Queensland. This role offers the chance to support individuals, families, and communities while contributing to meaningful prevention, intervention, and community engagement initiatives.
About The Role
As part of our multidisciplinary AODS team, you will deliver comprehensive assessment, treatment, and support services for individuals affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. You will work closely with clients, families, community groups, and partner organisations to reduce harm, promote recovery, and support healthier communities. This role also contributes to prevention programs, early intervention initiatives, and broader community education efforts.
Responsibilities
* Provide evidence‐based AOD assessment, treatment, counselling, and early intervention services with a strong harm‐minimisation focus.
* Manage a clinical caseload, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to group programs, community education, and relapse‐prevention initiatives.
* Support prevention and intervention programs including the Needle & Syringe Programme, Police & Court Diversion Programme, and community engagement activities.
Working with us
* Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 per fortnight.
Professional Environment
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
* Psychologists: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Psychology and eligibility for current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) – Psychology.
* Social Workers: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Social Work providing eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers. 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.
* Occupational Therapists: Mandatory possession of a degree in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for current registration (APHRA) – Occupational Therapist.
* 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.
* 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
* 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: Ruth Dewar on (07) 4744 9100.
Applications close: Wednesday, 8 April 2026.
Occupational group
Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
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