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Clinical Nurse / Psychologist / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker - Mental Health Clinician
Burdekin Community Mental Health Service, Mental Health Service Group, Ayr Hospital
Summary
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Explore a change of pace in the rural community of AYR |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP3, Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV685808 |
| Closing date | 01-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time, multiple positions |
| Contact person | Brian McRoberts |
| Contact details | (07) 4783 0890 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Burdekin Community Mental Health Service / Mental Health Service Group / Ayr Hospital
Ayr Health Service is a 28-bed facility located in the township of Ayr, in North Queensland. The Ayr Health Service offers general medical, surgical and obstetric services to Ayr, Home Hill and the broader Burdekin Shire.
About your opportunity
The Rural and Remote Mental Health Program provides mental health and alcohol and drugs services to rural and remote communities within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service area. These services are coordinated through four community mental health teams located in Palm Island, Ingham, Burdekin and Charters Towers. This employment opportunity is located in the Burdekin Mental Health Service based at the Ayr Hospital.
About your new employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support.
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $79,051 to $122,048 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1/HP3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Qualification: Nursing: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy: A qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.
- Highly Desirable: Possession of or working towards a relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing.
- Ongoing professional development relevant to the delivery of specialist Mental Health Services (MHSG) to maintain appropriate registration and/or association requirements is a requirement of all staff within the MHSG.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class “C” motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Brian McRoberts on (07) 4783 0890.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV685808
Applications close: Sunday, 1 August 2026
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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