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Clinical Nurse or Psychologist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist (Rural Adult Mental Health Clinician) (Gayndah, Childers, Bundaberg)
Rural Mental Health Service, Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services, Gayndah Health Service or Childers Multipurpose Health Service or Bundaberg Hospital
An exciting opportunity is currently available for an experienced Clinical Nurse or Psychologist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist (Rural Adult Mental Health Clinician) to join the Rural Mental Health Team at the Gayndah Health Service or Childers Multipurpose Health Service or Bundaberg Hospital within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. The Wide Bay area is arguably one of the most beautiful regions of Queensland. The Health Service stretches from Agnes Water in the North to Maryborough in the South and provides acute care services to a population of over 225,000 residents including several rural communities.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP3, Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H2506WB645682 |
| Closing date | 31-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.) |
| Contact person | Kathleen Dionysius |
| Contact details | (07) 4161 3534 Access the National Relay Service |
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Your opportunity:
- Deliver clinical services within an integrated mental health service environment with a multidisciplinary team focus. The provisions of these services are to consumers and carers experiencing and affected by serious mental disorders and other serious mental health problems across both the community and inpatient settings.
- Participation in all aspects of the Model of Service Delivery including an extended hours service.
We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.
Find out more in the Role Description.
Our offer:
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $131,900 p.a., comprising salary between $107,960 - $115,604 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6 (1)), or remuneration package value up to $132,567 p.a., comprising salary between $79,051 - $116,189 p.a., (HP3), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2506WB645682.
Other benefits include:
- Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
- Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
- Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
- Professional Development Allowance
- Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Lower cost of living
Discover Rural Wide Bay
The Wide Bay is a diverse and beautiful region in Queensland, Australia and is known for its wide-open spaces, subtropical temperatures, strong community spirit and relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle. In the countryside you will find friendly towns, scenic farming land, rugged mountain ranges and National Parks. The many lakes, rivers and dams provide the perfect waterside location for camping, hiking, swimming, fishing and water sports. The Wide Bay has hundreds of kilometres of back roads and tracks, perfect for horse riding, trailbikes and four-wheel driving. The region is full of sugar cane, avocadoes, macadamias, citrus and vegetable crops and rolling hills of grazing cattle.
How to apply:
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***
Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure
‘Care, connection and compassion for all'
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.
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Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF, 293KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 792KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
Information Package for Applicants
H2506WB645682 RD (PDF, 1.15MB)
Role Description
