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Social Worker | Mental Health Clinician - Adult Intake
Gladstone
Looking for a role where your clinical judgement shapes someone’s pathway from the very first conversation?
As a Social Worker in Adult Intake, you’ll support people at a pivotal moment in their mental health journey. Through skilled psychosocial assessment, advocacy and care coordination, you’ll help ensure consumers access the right care at the right time.
Different disciplines. One intake team. One purpose — connecting people to the right mental health care.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GL6A674344SW |
| Closing date | 10-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Jo Meharg |
| Contact details | (07) 4976 3364 Access the National Relay Service |
Gladstone offers a welcoming community, affordable living and access to stunning coastal and natural environments — making it an ideal place to relocate while continuing purposeful public sector work. You'll be supported through supervision, professional development and a team culture built on respect and collaboration.
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 are a qualified social worker eligible for AASW membership
- You bring strong advocacy and communication skills
- You are confident working in complex clinical environments
- You are committed to ethical, recovery-focused practice
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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR)
Applications close: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
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Further information
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