Job details

About the work unit

The Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT) provides comprehensive assessments, care coordination and clinical interventions for homeless persons in the community who are experiencing mental illness.

About your new employer

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.

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).

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.

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.

Attractive remuneration:

• Salary range: $107,960 to $115,604 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6 – Band 1)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

Participate as a member of the Mental Health team in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, case management, intervention or group work as required within a multidisciplinary framework. 

Requirements:

• Qualification, AHPRA registration, and current practising certificate.
• Highly desirable:
  • AMHP status, or eligibility for same, under Mental Health Act 2016.
  • Credentialed status (or willingness to complete the requirements) with the ACMHN.
• Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Applications

Contact: Lisa Swanton on (07) 4433 9480.

Please download the Role Description.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV649511 by 31/07/2025.

Recruitment Agency referrals 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.

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Application Kit
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  NG6-1 Clinical Nurse (Mental Health Clinician) 30479579 (Word, 1.29MB)
  Role Description