Passionate about reducing harm and boosting wellbeing?

Join us as a Clinical Nurse Consultant at Alcohol and Other Drugs Services. This temporary stint (with possibility of extension) is your chance to be the specialist everyone turns to. Deliver expert regional drug and alcohol services, provide brief interventions, and offer high-level clinical advice to support consumers. This role blends leadership and advocacy.

If you’re an AHPRA registered nurse with AODS expertise, we want to hear from you!

Job details

About us:

Help people, families and communities reduce the harm of alcohol and other drugs use while boosting health, hope, and wellbeing along the way. Based in Rockhampton, the team spreads the good work far and wide with outreach services in Yeppoon, Emerald, Blackwater, and Biloela. Think meaningful work, strong community vibes, and a chance to make a real difference across Central Queensland.

About the role:

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant (AODS) Consultation Liaison, you'll be the calm, capable, go-to expert helping patients at Rockhampton Hospital access specialist alcohol and other drug support. This role is a mix of clinical leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and advocacy.

You'll provide expert advice, deliver brief interventions, coordinate complex care, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic, client-centred support plans. One minute you're navigating complex clinical situations, the next you're building partnerships, liaising with services, and translating clinical jargon into meaningful action.

It's fast-paced, rewarding, and perfect for someone who loves using both their clinical brain and people skills to make a difference.

About you:

• You currently hold registration with AHPRA – the essentials are covered!
• Bonus points for postgraduate qualifications in Alcohol & Other Drugs or advanced nursing practice.
• Solid expertise in AODS, with the confidence to deliver safe, evidence-based care.
• Sharp clinical judgement and problem-solving skills (complex care is your comfort zone!).
• A collaborative spirit and ability to build strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills! From supporting patients to liaising with services, you've got it covered.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $14,447 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.58 - $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
• 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) RK6E683983

Applications close: Thursday, 11 June 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6E683983 - Clinical Nurse Consultant (Consultant Liaison) (PDF)