Work with us and undertake projects to Close the Gap in health outcomes across North West Queensland communities.This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:for our North West communities.
Pathways to better health
Job details
Position statusPermanent
Position typeFull-time
Occupational groupCommunity Care
ClassificationAO3
Workplace LocationNorth West Qld
Job ad referenceQLD/MI638379_2
Closing date25-Jun-2025
Yearly salary$76963 - $85591
Job durationPermanent Full Time
Contact personRuth Dewar
Contact details(07) 4744 9100
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North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Permanent full time
Working with us
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
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.
The lifestyle in Doomadgee is family friendly. 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.
Doomadgee is located on the Nicholson River in far north western corner of Queensland near Gulf of Carpenteria.
The Traditional Owners of the area are the Waanyi and Gangalidda people.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work
About the role
Permanent full time role
In consultation with ATODS and Mental Health clinicians assist in providing a culturally safe assessment and treatment and support environment for clients.
To work with individuals and groups in the community towards initiatives, programs and services designed to reduce harm associated with use of alcohol and other drugs and to improve mental wellbeing.
To develop the use of culturally appropriate educational activities and resources aimed at the prevention of substance misuse.
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.
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- A 'working with children check; from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
- 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.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI638379-2
Contact: Ruth Dewar on 07 4744 9100.
Applications close: Wednesday 25 June 2025.
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.
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