Clinical Director Mental Health

North West Hospital and Health Service; Mount Isa City; Presencial; AUD 225.000 - 284.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Long service leave

Sick leave

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Attraction and retention incentive 50%

Regional/rural attraction allowance 15

Motor vehicle allowance

Professional development leave 3.6+ w.

Accommodation provided

Salary sacrificing tax savings

Descripción de la vacante

North West Hospital and Health Service in rural North West Queensland seeks a Clinical Leader in Mental Health & AOD Services. You will lead transformative programs, shape innovative service models, and support multidisciplinary teams to improve mental health outcomes for remote communities.

Join a health service that values culturally responsive care, staff development and regional impact. This senior role offers a competitive remuneration package and comprehensive leave, with applications

Formación

• Current Specialist Psychiatry registration with or eligible for Specialist Psychiatry registration.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent acceptable to the RANZCP and registrable as a specialist.
• Able to prescribe Opioid Substitution Therapy (OSTP).
• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted, including Criminal History checks.

Responsabilidades

• Lead transformative mental health and AOD services across North West Queensland, combining clinical excellence with strategic leadership.
• Inspire teams, shape the future of care, and deliver culturally responsive services across rural communities.
• Drive innovative service models and support multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

Conocimientos

Specialist Psychiatry registration

OSTP prescribing

Leadership

Rural health experience

Educación

FRANZCP Fellowship

Tertiary medical degree

C Class Driver Licence

Descripción del empleo

Clinical Leadership Opportunity in Mental Health & AOD Services! This influential role combines clinical expertise with strategic leadership, offering the opportunity to shape innovative service models, support multidisciplinary teams, and improve mental health outcomes for rural and remote communities across North West Queensland.

About The Role

Lead transformative mental health and alcohol and other drug services across North West Queensland, combining clinical excellence with strategic leadership to shape innovative, community-focused models of care.

In this influential role, you'll inspire teams, shape the future of care, and help deliver safe, culturally responsive services that create meaningful impact for people across rural and remote communities.

Working with us

Competitive remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value up to $648,321 comprising:

• Base salary ranges between $225,305 and $284,318 p.a. (L18 – L27).
• Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
• 5 weeks annual recreational leave accumulation with 17.5% loading when taken.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance of 50% base annual salary.
• Regional and rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary.
• Motor vehicle allowance.
• Professional development allowance and leave of 3.6 weeks p.a.
• Inaccessibility allowance.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
• Plus we can offer Accommodation (Provided as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation)

Requirements

• Current Specialist Psychiatry registration with or/eligible for Specialist Psychiatry registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and registrable as a specialist with the Medical Board of Queensland.
• Able to prescribe Opioid Substitution Therapy (OSTP)
• 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

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

Applications close: Wednesday, 2 December 2026.

Contact: Dr Erica West on [phone].

Occupational group

Health - Medical