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Team Leader, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
You are invited to join a dynamic team with Mental Health and Alcohol, Other Drugs Services as Team Leader. In this role you will be responsible for delivering evidence-based clinical services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, and evaluation, to consumers of the Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP5, Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH665433 |
| Closing date | 10-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Selda Coombs |
| Contact details | 07 4226 2705 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About you:
In your new role you will……
- Integrate and operationalise key objectives and strategies for a work-based culture that promotes and supports education, learning, research and workforce development.
- Manage change at a local level including the integration of strategic direction and priorities for quality improvement.
- Lead and manage staff by fostering and committing to consumer safety and quality in the delivery of health care by maintaining and evaluating safety and quality practices and initiatives.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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CAH665433 Role Description Nursing (PDF, 747KB)
Role Description
1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CAH665433 Role Description HP (PDF, 537KB)
Role Description
