Allied Health Graduate Program in Mental Health—West Moreton Hospital and Health Service
Embark on a comprehensive 2-year journey to develop and apply your skills in mental health.
Program details
Applications for the 2027 intake are now open.
- Start date: February 2027
- Location: West Moreton
- Length: 2 years
- Placements: This program recruits for roles across the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service only.
About this program
The Allied Health Graduate Program (AHGP) is a 2-year (24-month) comprehensive work-based program for eligible allied health graduates seeking to develop and apply their skills in mental health. The program is open to exercise physiologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers and speech pathologists.
The AHGP offers you:
- a smooth transition to professional practice in mental health, with access to workplace learning while supporting clinical and professional skills development
- opportunities to work in a range of mental health specialised services within West Moreton Health, focusing on core skills development for the mental health alcohol and other drugs workforce
- the opportunity for graduates to rotate four times and gain experience in a range of different clinical areas and specialised mental health teams and settings over the two-year period
- a combination of formal education and work-based experience, including:
- workplace education and training
- interdisciplinary training days
- Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning (QCMHL) courses
- discipline specific supervision
- journal clubs and more.
Caitlin Smith | Graduate from the Allied Health Graduate Program
Who we are looking for
Graduates in the following disciplines are eligible for the AHGP:
- exercise physiology
- occupational therapy
- psychology
- social work
- speech pathology.
Applicants should be committed to working in West Moreton Health during the 2-year program, while undertaking a variety of allocated mental health rotations.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
A position in the program is reserved for a candidate in exercise physiology, occupational therapy, psychology, social work or speech pathology who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Program eligibility
You are eligible to apply if you:
- have a university undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a discipline listed above
- have or will have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher before commencing the program in February 2027
- are an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- are an Australian permanent resident
- have a visa with unrestricted working rights under Australian immigration law.
To ensure the safety and security of employees, Queensland Health requires a number of pre-employment checks, including mandatory vaccinations and criminal history checks.
Additional information for international students
You are eligible to apply if you:
- can provide evidence of your visa type, status and entitlements to work prior to starting employment with us. Right to work must be maintained through employment. For more information on right to work and visa conditions visit the Department of Home Affairs
- have obtained overseas qualification recognition if you received your degree outside of Australia.
Program remuneration and benefits
- Annual salary starting at $79,051.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- 17.5% leave loading, with up to 27.5% for shift workers.
- Generous leave entitlements.
- Cultural leave.
- Salary sacrificing options.
- Work and learn with other allied health graduates in dynamic, highly professional multidisciplinary mental health teams.
- Gain specialised skills and experience in a variety of clinical areas and specialised mental health teams and settings, including:
- Acute Care Team—Ipswich Hospital
- Adult Community Care Teams—Goodna Community Health Centre and Ipswich Plaza
- Acute Response Team—Ipswich Health Plaza
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (AODS)—Ipswich Health Plaza
- Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service—Goodna Community Health Centre
- Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS)—Ipswich Health Plaza and Goodna Community Health Centre
- Early Psychosis Team—Ipswich Health Plaza
- Eating Disorder Specialty Service—Ipswich Health Plaza
- EVOLVE Therapeutic Service—Ipswich Health Plaza
- Gailes Community Care Unit—Gailes
- Living Well Team—Ipswich Hospital
- Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service (MHAIS)—Ipswich Hospital
- Older Persons Mental Health Service—Ipswich Hospital
- Forensic and Secure Services:
- Extended Forensic Treatment and Rehabilitation Unit (inpatient service).
- High Security Inpatient Service.
- Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (inpatient service).
- Mental Health, Intellectual and Development Disability Service.
- Prison Mental Health.
- Have access to comprehensive and quality education and professional development opportunities in addition to discipline-specific supervision and support.
How to apply
Applications for the 2027 intake are now open.
Our recruitment process
The AHGP recruits bi-annually (every two years), and recruitment for the 2027 intake is now open, with a view for commencement in February 2027.
To apply:
- visit the Queensland Government Smart Jobs Advertisement for the West Moreton Allied Health Graduate Program in Mental Health:
- read through all information and documentation and follow the instructions to submit your online application:
- review the AHGP 2027 Recruitment Prospectus in conjunction with the relevant role description for your profession. This will support you with each step of the application process
- ensure that you have submitted all required documents and completed your application in full prior to submitting
- applications close Sunday, 27 September 2026.
All applications for the program must be submitted via the relevant Queensland Government Smart Jobs advertisement for the role as linked above. Those who have previously registered their interest in the program through the Graduate Portal will still need to submit their applications through the above Smart Jobs links in order to be considered for the program.
Experts from your chosen field will assess your:
- experience
- knowledge
- skills
- personal qualities.
If you are successful, our team will contact you to make an offer!
Get ready to start your journey as a West Moreton Allied Health graduate.
More information about this program
Find out more about West Moreton Health or email WM_MHSS_AlliedHealthGraduate@health.qld.gov.au for more information about the West Moreton Allied Health graduate program.
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