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Mental Health Clinician - Triage (Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Clinical Nurse)
Rockhampton
Are you a passionate healthcare professional committed to making a difference in the Rockhampton community? Join our dedicated team as a full-time Mental Health Clinician / Clinical Nurse and be at the forefront of providing urgent, compassionate care to individuals facing mental health, alcohol, and substance use challenges.
In this rewarding role, you'll utilise your expertise to conduct comprehensive assessments, deliver targeted interventions, and support recovery in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We offer a dynamic workplace where your skills will directly impact lives, and your professional growth will be supported every step of the way.
If you're driven by empathy, excellence, and a desire to improve mental health outcomes, this is your chance to be part of a leading team making a meaningful difference. Join us and help transform lives today!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP3, Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5I663357 |
| Closing date | 21-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Cindy Aspinall |
| Contact details | 4920 6110 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Central Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Services provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas (catchments more than a population of 250,000) with services located in each area.
About the role:
The Mental Health Clinician/Clinical Nurse uses discipline specific clinical skills to deliver high quality specialist mental health care to consumers with mental illness or serious mental health problems and their families, in keeping with professional national and state requirements.
About you:
Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Registered Nurse
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 p.a. 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.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5I663357
Applications close: Tuesday, 21 October 2025
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Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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RK5I663357 Mental Health Clin - HPNRG (PDF, 337KB)
Role Description
RK5I663357 Mental Health Clin - NRG (PDF, 341KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
