Wellbeing Clinician
Job No:
NWRH200
Location:
Mount Isa
Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle
Support people to live strong, connected, and meaningful lives in community and on Country.
At NWRH, we’re working alongside individuals, families, and communities to strengthen mental health and social and emotional wellbeing across North and West Queensland. We are currently seeking a passionate and adaptable individual to join our team on a full-time basis as a Wellbeing Clinician.
Whether your experience comes from formal qualifications, community work, or lived experience, if you are committed to making a genuine difference, particularly within rural and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we encourage you to apply.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Deliver strengths-based, culturally safe wellbeing support to individuals and communities
- Work closely with children, young people, families, Elders, and culturally diverse groups
- Travel regularly to remote communities (communities via road and occasional small aircraft) to provide outreach services
- Build meaningful, respectful, and trusted relationships
- Work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Support individuals to enhance their wellbeing, access education, and connect with services
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
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- Adaptable and flexible — responsive to changing environments and community needs
- Community-focused — genuinely motivated to partner with people and support their goals
- Independent yet collaborative — confident working autonomously while staying connected to a team
- Culturally respectful — able to engage thoughtfully with diverse communities
- Purpose-driven — bringing lived experience, community knowledge, or qualifications in health or community services
What You’ll Need
- Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel
- Ability to obtain a Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Criminal History Check
- Qualifications in Mental Health or Community Services are desirable, but not essential
We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience or strong community connections who are eager to grow their skills in this space.
Why Join NWRH?
- Starting salary of $67 125
- Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900;
- 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading of 17.5%;
- 10 Days Paid Professional Development Leave;
- Continuous Professional Development;
- Paid Parental Leave and Paid Partner Leave;
- EAP for you and your family;
- Have your birthday off on us!
- Recognition of Service ($500 after 2 years of service!)
- Ongoing training, mentoring, and a strong focus on cultural safety
- A supportive and inclusive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact
Next Steps
If you’re ready to contribute to stronger, healthier communities and support people to live their best lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume, or reach out for a confidential chat about the role.
Contact:
Julie Privett – Julie.privett@nwrh.com.au
NWRH is committed to child safety. All roles require pre-employment screening, including referee checks, a current Blue Card, Australian Federal Police check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement.
About NWRH
NWRH is a vibrant, leading not-for-profit provider of community and outreach-based allied health, mental health, aged care, wellbeing and disability services. We’ve been providing services to more than 50 communities throughout regional, rural and remote Australia since 1993.
NWRH harnesses the diversity, energy and professionalism of a large team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. We share a commitment to cultural competency, providing a comprehensive and robust model of healthcare service delivery.
At NWRH, you’ll have the opportunity to work in rural, remote and regional locations, be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team and feel rewarded by the real difference we make in people’s lives. Grow, both personally and professionally, and set yourself up for success throughout your career!