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Mental Health Clinician
Palm Island Community Mental Health Service, MHSG, Townsville University Hospital
| Mental Health Clinician (HP3 or NG6-1), Palm Island Community Mental Health Service, Joyce Palmer Health Service – Temporary Full-time Join a multidisciplinary team delivering specialist mental health and AOD care across the lifespan in a culturally rich remote island community. |
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP3, Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV655493 |
| Closing date | 04-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | TFT 2/9/25 - 19/10/25 (poss ext up to 12 mnths) |
| Contact person | Kelly Williams |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 9711 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Palm Island Community Mental Health Service
Based at the Joyce Palmer Health Service, the Palm Island Community Mental Health Service is part of the Rural and Remote Mental Health Program within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. The team provides culturally responsive, evidence-based mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services to individuals and families across the lifespan. Daily flights and strong multidisciplinary collaboration support the delivery of high-quality care in this unique and rewarding remote setting.
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is a leader in clinical care, research, and education. As the largest tertiary hospital in Northern Australia, we provide specialist referral services to a population of over 700,000 people.
Career Growth
We are committed to your professional development through structured learning, supervision, and opportunities to work across diverse clinical settings. Whether you're early in your career or looking to expand your scope, we support your journey.
Supportive Culture
Our teams value collaboration, respect, and inclusion. We foster a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on health equity and culturally safe care.
Work/Life Balance
Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of working in a remote island community with daily return flights, generous leave entitlements, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community.
Competitive salary and benefits
HP3: $3,030.00 – $4,453.50 per fortnight
NG6-1: $4,138.10 – $4,431.10 per fortnight
Plus superannuation, leave loading, and rural incentives where applicable.
About your opportunity
We are seeking passionate and skilled Mental Health Clinicians to join our Palm Island team. These temporary full-time roles (with possible extension) offer the chance to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment delivering intake, assessment, care planning, and therapeutic interventions for individuals with complex mental health and/or AOD needs.
Positions available:
- HP3 Mental Health Clinician – Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker
- NG6-1 Clinical Nurse (Mental Health Clinician)
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA or AASW
- Experience in mental health and/or AOD clinical care
- Current Class C driver's licence
- Ability to travel by light aircraft and stay overnight as required
- Compliance with VPD requirements and working with children checks
Application details
Submit your application via https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV655493
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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HP3 Mental Health Clinician (Palm Island) 32128409 (Word, 549KB)
Role Description
NG6-1 Clinical Nurse (Mental Health Clinician) 32128362 (Word, 4.44MB)
Role Description
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
