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Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service, Vincent

Explore your opportunities today and dive into a career with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service.


Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Mental Health Clinicians
Classification HP3, Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV640217
Closing date 14-Jul-2025
Job duration Permanent full-time
Contact person Fiona Layton-Rick
Contact details (07) 4433 9600
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About your new employer...

Clinical Excellence 

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Clinical Nurse
Remuneration package of up to $132,289 p.a. (+ applicable allowances/benefits), comprising base salary range of $107,960 - $115,604 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1).

Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker
Remuneration package of up to $132,567 p.a. (+ applicable allowances/benefits), comprising base salary range of $79,051 - $116,189 p.a. (HP3).

  • Annual leave with leave loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Staff wellness programs
  • Supportive workplace environment
  • Access to corporate discounts
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

As a clinician working in the Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Service (ATODS), you will provide a broad range drug alcohol assessments and interventions to individuals, their families and groups in the context of minimising harm from substance use within the Townsville geographical area.

All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.

Requirements:

  • Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
  • Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
  • Blue Card Check.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Fiona Layton-Rick on (07) 4433 9600.

Applications close: Monday, 14 July 2025.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Further information

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

Documents

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Last updated
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