Experience the beauty and diverse culture of Woorabinda as a Clinical Nurse supporting the recovery of community members experiencing mental health and addiction!

The Clinical Nurse provides specialist mental health and substance care to consumers and families in Woorabinda, working with an Indigenous health worker within a multidisciplinary team. They develop, implement, and evaluate health programs, supporting primary care and collaborating with the community to improve health outcomes.

Enjoy perks such as accommodation, RANIP isolation bonus + ultimate work/life balance!

This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss – take the leap and apply now!

Job details

About us:

The town of Woorabinda is situated on the traditional lands of the Wadja and Gungaloo Aboriginal people and is a designated Aboriginal Shire Council Community located in Central Queensland, 175 km southwest of Rockhampton. Located in the Aboriginal Community of Woorabinda, 175 km southwest of Rockhampton, the Woorabinda MPHS, provides first line, health care for the people of Woorabinda and surrounding rural population.

About the role:

This position provides high quality specialist mental health services to consumers with a mental illness or serious mental health problems and their families in keeping with professional and clinical standards. The position also provides specialist substance and alcohol related care to residents of Woorabinda. The Clinical Nurse works alongside an Indigenous health worker to provide direct care to clients of this rural/remote, indigenous community health care setting. 

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.
• Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5I661832

Applications close: Sunday, 5 October 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CH5I661832 - Clinical Nurse AODS (PDF, 348KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants