Cooktown, Far North Queensland
Permanent Full Time position available
If you're an Allied Health Professional who wants your work to really matter, Cooktown offers the kind of professional and personal reset that's hard to find in bigger centres.
This is frontline, relationship-based mental health and AOD work in a town where community connection isn't a buzzword - it's how life works.
Why Cooktown?
* Cooktown sits where rainforest meets reef and history meets heart.
* It's walkable, welcoming and wonderfully real.
* No long commutes. No crowds.
Instead: ocean air, strong community ties, and a pace of life that gives you room to breathe after doing important work.
Yes - working in regional mental health and AOD services has its complexities. But it also brings depth, autonomy, and the chance to see the real contribution of your care.
About the Role
As an Allied Health Professional (HP3), you will:
* Deliver evidence-based mental health and AOD interventions to individuals and families
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
* Provide assessment, care planning and therapeutic interventions
* Build trusted relationships with community, services and stakeholders
* Contribute to culturally safe and recovery-oriented care
Discover moreby reading the role description attached.
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Katrina Campbell, would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
About You
You'll likely bring:
* AHPRA or relevant professional registration (as per role description)
* Flexibility, cultural respect, and a grounded sense of humour
* An appreciation for both autonomy and teamwork
Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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What's On Offer
We know relocation and regional work is a big decision - so we support it properly:
* Relocation and accommodation incentives
* Competitive salary (HP3) + rural and remote allowances
* Ongoing professional development and supervision
* A permanent role with real scope to grow your career
* Base salary comprising between $79, $119,823.00 p.a – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
* Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers )
* Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
If you're ready to do meaningful mental health and AOD work in a place that values both your skills and your wellbeing, Cooktown could be exactly what you're looking for.
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.