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 will open in 2026.
- 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 in Mental Health (AHGP) is a 2-year work-based program for eligible allied health graduates. This program is for occupational therapists, psychologists and social workers seeking to develop and apply their skills in mental health.
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
- the opportunity to rotate and gain experience in a range of different clinical areas and specialised mental health teams and settings within West Moreton Health over a 2-year period
- support as you transition from study to professional practice. You'll learn through a mix of classroom and work-based experiences with other graduates, including:
- tutorials and practical learning sessions
- interdisciplinary training days
- discipline-specific supervision
- journal clubs.
Caitlin Smith | Graduate from the Allied Health Graduate Program
Who we are looking for
Graduates in the following disciplines are eligible for the AHGP:
- occupational therapy
- psychology
- social work.
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 people. A position in the program is reserved for a candidate who identifies as indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
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.
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
- Experience in a variety of clinical areas and specialised mental health teams and settings, including:
- Acute Care Team – Ipswich Hospital
- Acute Mental Health Unit – Ipswich Hospital
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (AODs) – Ipswich Health Plaza
- Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) – Ipswich Health Plaza and Goodna Community Health Centre
- EVOLVE Therapeutic Service – Ipswich Health Plaza
- Gailes Community Care Unit – Gailes
- Goodna Community Care Team – Goodna Community Health
- Ipswich and Rural Community Care Team – Ipswich Health Plaza
- Older Person’s Mental Health Service – Ipswich Hospital
- The Park – Centre for Mental Health, Treatment, Research and Education
- 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 will open in 2026.
Our recruitment process
You will need to create a profile on Smart jobs and apply through the AHGP advertisement when it is posted.
We recommend you read through all information and documentation and follow the instructions to submit your online application:
- review the comprehensive AHGP 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:
- resume with all of your clinical placements and a cover letter
- graduate summary and academic transcript.
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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