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Form of work
SalaryWork with us and be part of a world-class health service that actively embraces technology, training, teamwork and supports your career ambitions.
This is your opportunity to make a real and enduring difference to the healthcare landscape of North Western Queensland and contribute to our vision of creating:
Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Covering a region of approx. 300,000 km2 the NWHHS delivers effective, high quality, and accessible public hospital and healthcare services to the residents of the Outback communities within North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria.
As an employer we focus on positive health outcomes for the people of our region and embrace innovative ways to achieve this and support our staff to flourish in their careers.
If you are finding the urban healthcare environment a little uninspiring, you will likely find substantial satisfaction in the challenge of a diverse casemix and meaningful community engagement on offer when working at our regional, rural or remote facilities.
The benefits
Our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff.
To attract top tier candidates we offer generous remuneration packages and employment benefits that include staff accommodation, salary sacrificing options, 17.5% recreational leave loading, up to 12.5% employer superannuation contribution, shift allowances, access to corporate discounts, and employee wellness and assistance programs.
Base salary ranges between $76,747 and $116,332 p.a. (HP3).
Category B Rural and Remote Allowance for Health Practitioners $241.22 p.f.
Category B Professional Development Allowance of $3,169 p.a. (paid fortnightly) and up to 3 days p.a. PD leave.
Eligible health workers who make the move to work with us may receive up to $70,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme. (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/1290484/hed-0623.pdf )
Also health workers may also be able to access discounts starting from 20% off Qantas return fares from Mount Isa to their eligible city. For further information, please click on: Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply). ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/Discounted )
The role
This is permanent full time.
This role will deliver high level Social Work clinical services as a member of a multidisciplinary team across a broad continuum of health care spanning outpatients and acute inpatients of the North West Hospital and Health Service.
The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree qualification in Social Work providing eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of the Social Workers (AASW). Evidence of these will be required prior to appointment.
The location
Mount Isa is a vibrant, multicultural place, which entices people from all corners of the globe to make this wonderful outback city their home.
It's a family friendly city, rich with community pride and a land of opportunity for those seeking career, education, and outback lifestyle.
The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Elyse Mugridge 07 4744 4***
Apply ONLINE:
Applications close: Tuesday 7/03/2024.
