Looking for a role where your clinical judgement shapes someone’s pathway from the very first conversation?

This Mental Health Clinician – Adult Intake role brings together professionals from nursing, psychology, occupational therapy and social work into one highly connected intake team. You’ll assess, triage and guide consumers into the most appropriate care, ensuring smooth transitions across hospital, community and primary care services.

Different disciplines. One intake team. One purpose — connecting people to the right mental health care.

Job details

Based in Gladstone, you'll enjoy a lifestyle that supports both personal wellbeing and professional growth. From affordable housing and coastal recreation to supportive schools and short commute times, Gladstone offers the chance to build a rewarding life while doing meaningful work. With strong supervision, development opportunities and flexible arrangements, this role is ideal for clinicians considering relocation or long-term career progression in public mental health.

About us:

Central Queensland Health delivers specialist, recovery-focused mental health services across diverse communities. Gladstone Integrated Services provides coordinated adult, youth and community-based care through strong local partnerships.

About the role:

• Deliver discipline-specific adult mental health intake, assessment and triage
• Undertake mental state and risk assessments to support timely care pathways
• Contribute to care planning and therapeutic interventions
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and outreach team
• Participate in data collection, service development and quality improvement
• Engage in professional development, supervision and continuous learning

About you:

• You hold recognised mental health qualifications in your discipline 
  • (Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Social Work)
• You bring strong assessment and communication skills
• You value collaborative, recovery-oriented practice
• You are motivated to support people at a critical point in care

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $135,857 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $56.08 - $60.05 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR)

Applications close: Tuesday, 10 February 2026

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Further information

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

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GL6A674344 - Clinical Nurse (PDF)
  
  GL6A674344 - Psych - OT - Social Worker (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)