Are you a Clinical Nurse Consultant looking for the next step in your professional career? This is your chance to secure a Permanent Full Time role in our Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit. You will bring your high level of nursing knowledge, proving leadership and direction to other staff. Your advanced effective communication and negotiation skills will positively influence culture toward a common vision, direction and ethical framework.

The Rockhampton region has a relaxed and casual lifestyle that is complemented by the subtropical climate. Central Queenslanders enjoy an average of 300 days of sunshine every year. Across Central Queensland, there are abundant employment opportunities for partners or family members, affordable housing and access to excellent health, education, transport and leisure facilities. Apply today!

Job details

About us:

The Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to the residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000) with services located in each area.

About the role:

Effectively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Group within CQMHAODS and to lead a strong support team to deliver contemporary mental health inpatient services. The Clinical Nurse Consultant provides advanced clinical leadership skills to support CQMHAODS in achieving high quality patient outcomes.

This position evaluates nursing clinical performance standards, conducts innovation through the application of best practice, and promotes the transition of new knowledge to address gaps between current nursing practice and best practice outcomes.

About you:

• The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual nursing practicing certificate Division one is essential.
• While not mandatory, recent, extensive experience working in an Adult Mental Health specialty would be highly regarded and/or a relevant postgraduate qualification is highly desirable for this position.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $169,138 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $68.86 - $74.76 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) RK6A674481

Applications close: Tuesday, 10 February 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6A674481 - Clinical Nurse Consultant AMHU (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)