Empower Communities to Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing
Join a dedicated team committed to improving mental wellbeing and reducing harm from alcohol and other drugs across North West Queensland. In this permanent full-time role, you'll work closely with individuals, families, and communities to deliver culturally responsive support and promote healthier, more connected lives.
North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS)
* Unique locations
* Friendly communities
* Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Working with us
* Tax savings through
salary sacrificing options
are also available.
- 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 17.5% loading bonus
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
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.
Mornington Island Hospital is a remote Level 2 hospital under the Rural and Remote Clinical Services Capability Framework. The facility provides 24-hour acute inpatient and accident and emergency care. Staffing consists of a medical officer and registered nurses on each shift 24 hours a day, with administration support, cleaners and maintenance workers. Mornington Island Hospital consists of 8 general medical beds and 4 Emergency department beds.
Mornington Island is home to some world-renowned Indigenous Artist. While on the island be sure to visit the art gallery MIART (Mornington Island Art) which features local Indigenous artists' paintings and hand-crafted items as well as artists' workshop.
About the role
As part of the (ATODS) team, you'll play a key role in delivering prevention, education, and support services that make a meaningful difference to individuals and communities. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve access to care and strengthen the capacity of local health services.
In this role, you will:
* Support individuals, families, and groups through culturally appropriate AOD and mental health programs.
* Provide cultural assessments to improve service access, engagement, and outcomes.
* Work with community stakeholders to deliver education, prevention, and early intervention initiatives.
* Collaborate with health workers, primary care providers, and hospital services to strengthen local capacity.
* Facilitate and support self-help groups, life skills programs, and health promotion activities.
* Contribute to quality improvement and professional development across ATODS programs.
* Uphold cultural safety, equity, and the values of the North West Hospital and Health Service in all aspects of your work.
Requirements
* Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
* Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks and Blue Card cheks.
* This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Hep A/ B.
* A period of probation may apply.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Ruth Dewar on
Applications close: Thursday 27 November 2025