If you are passionate about providing mental health care to older people and implementing early intervention, lifestyle, and wellness strategies, this rewarding Clinical Nurse opportunity could be for you.

We are seeking an experienced and advanced Mental Health practitioner to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented care to older adults in the community living with serious mental health conditions. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide discipline-specific case management, implement early intervention strategies, and support carers and families.

This is a meaningful opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of older people while advancing your clinical expertise. Apply today!

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist mental health, alcohol, and other drug services across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands, and Banana regions, supporting a population of more than 250,000 people. Rockhampton is the principal service hub, providing administration of the Mental Health Act 2016 and acute adult inpatient services, alongside an Adult Community Care Unit. Gladstone is home to the Adult Step Up Step Down facility.

The Older Persons Mental Health Community Team (OPMHS) is a specialist multidisciplinary service supporting adults aged 65 years and over experiencing mental illness, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged 55 years and over. Services include assessment, case management, therapeutic treatment, consultation, and recovery-focused care across community, home, outpatient, and residential aged care settings.

About the role:

• The Clinical Nurse delivers quality recovery-based care at an advanced level to older people living in the community who have been diagnosed as having serious mental health conditions.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary team, provides discipline specific case management, early intervention strategies as well as support for carers and families.
• Participate as a member of a mental health team in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, case management, intervention or group work as required.
• Liaise and maintain relationships with staff from the CQHHS, Aged Care sector: Nursing Homes and relevant Non-Government Organisations.

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 is mandatory for this position.
• Appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated competent level of knowledge and skill to undertake routine clinical practice with an understanding of recovery focussed Mental Health care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of early intervention strategies.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $11,604 p.m is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Professional Development Allowance
• 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) RK6E682501

Applications close: Sunday, 24 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.

• RK6E682501 - Clinical Nurse (Older Persons Mental Health) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)