Launch Your Allied Health Career with Metro South Health
First Nations Allied Health New Graduate (Identified) – HP3 | Cleveland, QLD
Applications close: Monday, 20 October 2025
Job Ad Reference: MS10664287
HP3 | $3,319.70 – $4,592.80 per fortnight
Location: Cleveland, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, QLD
Apply Online: metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/job-vacancies
Your Pathway into Mental Health and Community Wellbeing
Metro South Hospital and Health Service (MSH) is offering a rare opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health graduates to begin their professional journey with purpose and cultural pride.
The First Nations Allied Health New Graduate (Identified) role is a two-year, full-time development position based with the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) in Cleveland.
This role is designed to nurture new practitioners — providing structured supervision, hands-on experience, and dedicated cultural support across MSH’s mental health programs. You’ll work alongside senior clinicians, Elders, and community partners to deliver holistic, strengths-based care that improves the social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of young people and families.
About the Role
As a new graduate clinician, you’ll work within an interprofessional team supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth aged 0–25.
Your work will include:
Conducting culturally informed assessments and interventions.
Supporting children, families, and carers to navigate mental health and community services.
Participating in case conferences and care planning.
Contributing to health education, discharge planning, and community follow-up.
Engaging in reflective practice, supervision, and ongoing learning.
Every step of the program is supported by experienced mental health professionals who are committed to your growth and success.
Who They’re Looking For
Metro South Health is seeking a motivated early-career allied health professional who brings cultural understanding, empathy, and a passion for making a difference.
This role is open to graduates in:
Occupational Therapy
Social Work
Psychology (General Registration or Provisional)
You’ll be ready to learn, collaborate, and advocate for your mob — using your clinical knowledge and cultural insight to create safer, more accessible mental health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
Mandatory Requirements
This is an Identified position, open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
Applicants must also hold:
Relevant degree qualification and professional registration (AHPRA/AASW).
A current Working with Children Blue Card.
Evidence of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B).
A Class C driver’s licence for community and outreach work.
About Metro South Health
Metro South Health is Queensland’s largest public health service — covering Brisbane’s south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim.
Through its First Nations Health Equity Strategy 2022–2025, MSH is building a more inclusive, skilled, and culturally responsive workforce.
CYMHS plays a vital role in this journey — supporting children, adolescents, and their families through community, sub-acute, and specialist services.
Joining MSH means joining a team that believes in “Better lives through better health.”
Why This Opportunity Matters
This isn’t just a graduate job — it’s a chance to shape your future and contribute to the future of your community.
You’ll gain real-world experience, grow under strong cultural and clinical supervision, and develop the confidence to lead in the mental health space.
Most importantly, you’ll make a meaningful difference in the lives of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who need culturally safe care and understanding.
Apply Now
Applications close Monday, 20 October 2025.
Visit the official Metro South Health job portal to apply online:
metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/job-vacancies
For more information, contact:
Tracey Hassan, CYMHS Director of Community Services & Allied Health – Tracey.Hassan@health.qld.gov.au
Kylie Hobbs, CYMHS Team Leader – Kylie.Hobbs2@health.qld.gov.au
Endorsement
Indigenous Job Match is proud to partner with Metro South Hospital and Health Service in sharing this identified graduate opportunity.
Metro South Health continues to demonstrate its leadership in building a culturally safe and inclusive workforce, paving the way for First Nations graduates to thrive and deliver care that reflects our values, culture, and community strengths.
If you’re ready to begin your allied health career in a supportive, culturally grounded environment — apply today and start your journey with Metro South Health.
