North West Hospital and Health Service

North West Hospital and Health Service has been awarded the “Rural/Remote Multidisciplinary Collaboration of the Year” at the National Rural and Remote Health Awards. Our initiative “All In! Driving Down RHD Rates in Remote First Nations Communities” brings together Orange Sky Australia, Mornington Shire Council, Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council, North West Indigenous Community Social Services and our Public Health team to tackle one of the most devastating, yet preventable, diseases in remote Australia: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). 🫀 Rheumatic Heart Disease begins with an untreated Group A streptococcal infections, often caused by home/environmental factors and disproportionately affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote communities. Left untreated, it can cause lifelong heart damage, heart failure and even death. ⭐To change this trajectory, NWHHS stepped beyond traditional healthcare boundaries, partnering with Orange Sky Australia to deliver free, community-based laundry services in Doomadgee and Mornington Island and Mount Isa. These bright orange laundry vans do far more than wash clothes: they create safe spaces for conversation, health education and trust-building. The Orange Sky Laundry attendants in community facilitate critical laundry facilities as well as health education and social yarns to combat this chronic issue. They do more than tending to laundry, being a platform for building trust and engaging in meaningful conversations about health and wellbeing and connecting community members to wrap-around health services like the Healthy Skin Team. As Acting Health Service Chief Executive Andrew Quabba shared: “Providing laundry services is not the core business of a Hospital and Health Service, however we know that addressing social determinants and root causes to disease is a must if we are going to have any success in changing the trajectory of RHD cases.” Executive Director of First Nations Health Christine Mann said this recognition goes far beyond celebration: “National recognition for us means more than accolades. This has been a very personal and emotional journey for staff, partners and community. In response to the tragic deaths in Doomadgee from severe Rheumatic Heart Disease, and being the subject of negative national media attention at the time, North West Hospital and Health Service committed to improving the clinical and cultural safety of care provided to our community. This national recognition has been welcomed as an indicator to us that we have been noticed and acknowledged for the work we continue to do in response to the suffering and grief experienced by families and community members who have lost their loved ones to this disease, as those family members mattered.” 💜 This award belongs to every person, in hospitals, council offices, laundry vans and community spaces, who continues to work so no family endures that heartbreak again.

North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Director of Finance to lead our financial strategy, governance, and performance. Based in Mount Isa, this pivotal leadership role oversees financial and management accounting, budgeting, and reporting functions across one of Queensland’s most diverse and rewarding health services. As Director of Finance, you’ll: Provide expert financial advice to senior management and the Board. Lead a skilled team delivering high-quality financial and business services. Support sustainable growth, governance, and evidence-based decision-making. Champion integrity, collaboration, and accountability across all operations. If you’re ready to shape the future of healthcare finance in regional and remote Queensland, we’d love to hear from you. 📍 Location: Mount Isa, QLD 🕓 Permanent Full-time 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gZZw9ka6

✈️ Calling all rural-medicine enthusiasts! Join NWHHS & RFDS in a unique Rural Generalist Registrar / Provisional SMO role — shared between hospital care and aeromedical/remote outreach. 📍 0.5 FTE at the hospital in Normanton (Gulf of Carpentaria) + 0.5 FTE with RFDS in Mount Isa, working across remote QLD communities. 🩺 Work in emergency, inpatient, outpatient and remote clinic settings. Train under experienced rural generalists and build broad clinical skills. 🌄 Live and work in the stunning landscapes of North West Queensland—with free accommodation provided during rotations. 🎓 Ideal for GP registrars on the rural generalist pathway or provisional SMOs wanting remote experience. 👉 Ready to take your career on adventure and truly make an impact? Apply now via SmartJobs! 📎 https://lnkd.in/g6HH7CTh

🌟 Ready for your next big career move? 🌟 We’re hiring a Manager, Workplace Health & Safety with the North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) located in beautiful Mount Isa, North West Queensland! 📍 Location: Mount Isa, QLD – the outback meets community vibe! 📅 Closing Date: 13 November 2025 🕒 Type: Permanent, full-time (76 hours p.f.) 📌 Classification: AO8 What you’ll bring: A proven track record (5+ years) in workplace health & safety and injury management. Leadership chops to manage and guide the WHS Unit across the directorate. A C-Class driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Qualifications in work health & safety are a bonus. Be ready for pre-employment screening including criminal history checks. What’s in it for you: A meaningful role, shaping a safe and healthy workplace for the north west community. Regional allowances + salary-sacrificing options. 4 weeks recreational leave p.a. plus a 17.5% loading — hello, work-life balance! Experience life in Mount Isa: a vibrant regional city, natural splendour, diverse community — and a chance to make real impact. If you’re a safety-focused leader who wants to live and work where adventure meets community, we want to hear from you! 🔗 Apply now via the SmartJobs portal: https://lnkd.in/gh5ZUbH2 📞 For more info: Contact Sylvie Brdjanovic at (07) 4764 1225

🏉As the grand final weekend approaches, we’ve had our own line-up change! From 13 October 2025, Chief Executive Sean Birgan will head downfield to Mackay Hospital and Health Service for a short secondment as their Interim Chief Executive. Don’t worry, though, he’ll be back in our jersey soon! While Sean is away, our Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Quabba, will step up as Interim Chief Executive here at North West HHS. Andrew has been with us since 2019 and is passionate about rural and remote healthcare, leading teams from Pharmacy through to Allied Health and now the whole service. The Board has full confidence in our leadership team and staff, and Sean has expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, knowing that North West is in very capable hands. Andrew has reassured that services will continue as usual, with our focus remaining on safe, high-quality care. So, while the players are out chasing tries this weekend, we’re backing our North West team to keep scoring wins for patients across the region.

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Jagama Yanner 🌟 Meet Jagama Pumarri Mullanguddu Bulanyi Mambalia Mungabayi Yanner an Aboriginal Health Worker from Moungibi (Burketown) 🐊. A proud Gangalidda man and tribally initiated, Jagama’s path into health was anything but planned. “I never thought I’d end up working in health I was running the pub! But community leaders encouraged me to apply, and here I am four years later.” From sweeping floors in operational services to completing an 18-month Aboriginal Primary Health course, Jagama has built a career grounded in culture and community. 💛 “For me, it’s not just a job. My whole life has been about helping mob. I don’t see it as a title I see it as being a Traditional Owner, caring for my people.” Outside of work, Jagama loves fishing, hunting, and time with his family. Moungibi is home. “That’s where I’m from. Born here, I’ll die here, be buried here.” 📸 Jagama Yanner with a fresh-caught goanna, cooked up the traditional way and shared with locals in Moungibi (Burketown). #AboriginalHealth #FirstNations #ClosingTheGap #CommunityCare #OnCountry

The Queensland Government is seeking applications from appropriately experienced individuals to fill a range of Board vacancies across the state. In the role, you will have the opportunity to influence local health reform, drive performance and accountability on behalf of the community, and contribute to strategic decision-making that directly impacts patient outcomes and wellbeing. Applications close on Sunday 7 September 2025. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gHWNgYzX

Meaningful work. Incredible people. One unforgettable part of the world. At North West Hospital and Health Service, every role counts — whether you’re on the front line, behind the scenes, or somewhere in between. We work across some of the most remote and diverse communities in Queensland, and we’re proud of the care we deliver and the teams who make it happen. The work can be complex. The landscape can be wild. But the impact? It’s real — and so is the camaraderie. If you’re looking to grow your career, challenge yourself, and contribute to something bigger, we’d love to have you on board. 💼 Explore current opportunities - https://lnkd.in/gjzmztGv 📍 Work where it matters 🌟 Bring your skills, and we’ll back you all the way #NWHHS #WorkWhereItCounts #RemoteHealthcare #TeamNWHHS #QueenslandHealth

Applications are now open for various Board Chair and member positions across all Queensland Hospital and Health Boards. 👏 If you’re passionate about public health, community impact, and driving strategic change — now’s your chance to step up. Applications close on Sunday 7 September 2025. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/g4kNhm_N

Massive shoutout to Kate Lansom for hitting the 12-month mark with North West HHS. 👏 I think an even bigger congrats is needed for somehow wrangling the BEMS crew and always showing up ready to face the next challenge. 💪 Here’s to another year of outback adventures! We’re stoked to have you on the team 🤩