About the role
You will provide high-level clinical leadership and specialised paediatric assessment and intervention services for children with complex developmental needs.
Working within a multidisciplinary allied health team, you'll support children and families across the region through outreach, telehealth, and collaborative models of care, while guiding service improvement and workforce capability.
In this role, you will:
Deliver advanced assessment, intervention and case management services for children with complex developmental delays and disabilities.
Provide clinical leadership, supervision, mentoring and education to multidisciplinary clinicians, fostering evidence-based and high-quality practice.
Lead quality improvement, research and service development initiatives that enhance outcomes for children and families.
Working with us
Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days professional development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum.
Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas will be entitled to a professional development allowance of $3,512.00 per annum.
Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.
Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Requirements
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
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!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Linda Barry on (07) 4744 4447.
Applications close: Friday, 24 July 2026.<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
