Job details

About the work unit / facility:

The Rural and Remote Mental Health Program provides mental health and alcohol and drugs services to rural and remote communities within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service area.

About your employer:

Clinical Excellence

Townsville HHS delivers specialist healthcare across 21 facilities, including the largest tertiary hospital in Northern Australia. We are committed to safety, quality, and innovation.

Career Growth and Development

We support lifelong learning and development through structured education, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

Our people-focused safety culture and regional setting offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive team environment.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Enjoy flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and the lifestyle benefits of living in beautiful North Queensland.

Discover the Burdekin!

Famous for being the sugar capital of Australia, the Burdekin district is located about an hour's drive south of Townsville.  Nestled in the delta of the Burdekin River, its two popular townships, Ayr and Home Hill, are linked by the iconic Burdekin Bridge and are surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $3030.00 to $4453.50 p.f. (HP3)
• Salary range: $4138.10 to $4431.10 p.f. (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1)
• Annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

The mental health clinician will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and other service providers to provide specialist mental health and alcohol and drugs interventions for community members (and their families) across the lifespan who experience complex and severe problems relating to their mental health and/or alcohol, or other drug use disorders.

All rural and remote mental health clinicians are supported to draw on their clinical skills and experience and/or develop skills and knowledge to provide care.

Applications are being sought from Occupational Therapists or Psychologists or Social Workers or Nurses.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications (Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work or Nursing) and proof of registration (if applicable)
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history clearance.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please contact:
Brian McRoberts on (07) 4783 0890.

Applications close: Sunday, 12 October 2025.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV658798

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HP3 Mental Health Clinician (Burdekin) 32021591 (Word, 1.28MB)
  Role Description
  
  NG6-1 Mental Health Clinician Clinical Nurse (Burdekin) 32021592 (Word, 4.44MB)
  Role Description