Are you a Clinical Nurse Consultant, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Social Worker, ready to make a difference in your community? This job has your name written all over it!

Working closely with your multidisciplinary team, you will complete assessments, formulation and timely, evidence-based interventions, using a range of therapeutic approaches, including attachment and trauma-focused work to support children, families and interagency systems.

You’ll also support training and supervision for students and junior staff, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, all while helping improve outcomes for young people with complex mental health needs. Ready to make the change? Hit apply!

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Evolve Therapeutic Services works alongside Child and Youth Mental Health services, with teams based in Emerald, Gladstone, and Rockhampton. As one of four dedicated Child and Youth Services, alongside Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service, and Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Service - Evolve plays a vital role in supporting young people across the region.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together specialists in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Nursing, and Psychiatry, delivering collaborative, wrap-around care.

Evolve Therapeutic Services provides intensive, trauma-informed mental health support for children and young people aged 0–18 years, referred through Child Safety Services (Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs).

About the role:

• Deliver independent clinical services including assessment, formulation, and evidence-based treatment interventions.
• Utilise therapeutic modalities such as trauma-focused work with children, families, and interagency systems.
• Provide professional advice and reports to contribute to complex multidisciplinary case management.
• Supervise undergraduate students and junior staff to support the future of the mental health workforce.
• Contribute to service evaluation and quality improvement activities to enhance care for young people.

About you:

• You are qualified and hold current AHPRA registration (Nursing, Psychology, or Occupational Therapy) or are eligible for membership with the AASW (Social Work).
• You possess specialist knowledge and skill in mental health clinical areas pertaining to children and young people.
• You have a demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for complex cases.
• You are a team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and values clinical supervision.
• You are committed to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $173,368 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $68.86 - $76.63 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
• Professional Development Allowance
• 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) CH6D680454

Applications close: Sunday, 3 May 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  CH6D680454 - Clinical Nurse Consultant (EVOLVE) (PDF)
  
  CH6D680454 - Mental Health Clinician - Senior (EVOLVE) (PDF)