About the role
You will play a pivotal role in strengthening collaboration between Child and Youth Mental Health Services, schools, and community partners to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide advanced clinical leadership, consultation and care coordination to support children, young people and their families across the CYMHS continuum of care.
Build strong partnerships with education, primary care and community services to enhance early identification, intervention and collaborative care pathways.
Lead the local Ed-LinQ program through workforce development, education, service improvement and cross-sector engagement activities.
Working with us
For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part time employees).
In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.
Requirements
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
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: Alexandra Robertson on (07) 4744 7103.
Applications close: Friday, 7 August 2026.<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
