About the role
December 2026 - 30 June 2027 (with possible extension) This is a unique and rare chance for a Mental Health Professional (psychologist, mental health nurse, occupational therapist, Aboriginal mental health practitioner or social worker) to join our organisation delivering mental health services to the people of Kununurra and the surrounding communities. This role will deliver tailored and holistic mental health services across the age range to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health and wellbeing concerns and will provide services to Broome as well as outreach mental health services to remote Aboriginal communities in the East Kimberley. Servicing other communities may constitute up to four nights away at any one time. This role will be in partnership with other local health services, schools and other community organisations.

About the practice
We are a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary primary health care service delivering allied health, mental health, and care coordination services throughout the Kimberley.

Experience and qualifications required

- You will have post-registration experience with evidence-based psychological interventions.
- Your experience, compassion, and motivation to collaborate with Aboriginal people and in rural and remote mental health care will be highly regarded.
- You will have AHPRA registration (if applicable to your discipline) and relevant professional association membership.

What's on offer for the successful candidate

- relocation assistance (up to $3,500)
- six weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
- attractive remote-area salary packaging options (up to $30,000 per annum)
- excellent professional development opportunities ($4,000 budget plus six days additional leave)
- district allowance ($10,400 per annum)
- annual airfare at 12 months of service ($2,000)




- utilities allowance ($800 per annum)
- Supported monthly external professional supervision (up to $200.00 monthly)
- travel allowances in keeping with ATO rates
- $299.00 available for staff to spend annually on work-life balance (for example, gym membership, a massage, sporting equipment, camping equipment, etc.)

Apply through Rural Health West to access a range of professional development opportunities, support programs and benefits that support health professionals living and working in regional and rural Western Australia, including:

Professional Development Grants – Health Workforce Scholarship Program
Eligible rural health professionals may access financial assistance through the Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) to undertake education and training that supports their clinical skills and professional development.

Health Professionals Networks connect rural and remote health professionals in their respective regions through local networking opportunities, professional development, collaboration and peer support.

Professional Development Grants for Partners
Eligible partners of rural health professionals can apply for funding to undertake education and training that supports their own career and employment opportunities while living in regional Western Australia.

Complimentary RAC Rewards Membership
Receive a complimentary 12-month RAC Rewards Membership, providing access to discounts on travel, fuel, shopping, dining, entertainment and more.

Relocation Assistance
Grants are available for health professionals working in a primary health role in regional WA. This grant can be used for flights, fuel, removalists and accommodation expenses along the way.

Ongoing Community Support
Rural Health West provides guidance, local knowledge and practical support to help you settle into your new role and community.

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