In acute mental health triage, no two shifts are the same, but the one constant is the team standing right beside you.

We are looking for Mental Health Clinicians and Clinical Nurses who excel at cutting through crisis to provide safety and clarity when a consumer's world is spinning. This isn't a role where you carry the weight alone; it is a shared multi-disciplinary mission centred on recovery.

If you're ready to bring your authentic self to a supportive regional team, your journey starts here.

Job details

Because this desk is the primary entry point for crisis care, we ensure our clinicians are deeply backed by a culture of real-time debriefing and shared decision-making.

You will work alongside nurses and allied health professionals who actively unpack complex presentations together, utilising their unique disciplinary lenses to find the best pathways forward.

For our Clinical Nurses, this environment offers early leadership, clinical autonomy, and portfolio ownership, while our Health Practitioners thrive in an independent, highly respected practice framework.

About us:

The Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist, recovery-focused care to a diverse regional population exceeding 250,000. Operating 24/7 in Rockhampton, our Acute Care Team is the heartbeat of crisis mental health support for the region. Grounded in our Destination 2030 Strategy, we focus on investing in our people's futures, fostering connected teams, and ensuring Central Queenslanders receive amazing care when they are at their most vulnerable.

About the role:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, external referral sources, consumers, and carers to promote recovery-focused care.
• Provide a high standard of clinical triage and crisis intervention services to consumers and families using evidence-based practice.
• Work flexibly and efficiently within the 24/7 team structure to ensure seamless service continuity across the region.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care for individuals experiencing acute or serious mental illness.
• Participate in quality initiatives, clinical audits, and ongoing service improvement activities that enhance acute mental health delivery.

About you:

• You hold a tertiary qualification and current registration or eligibility for full professional membership (AHPRA registration for Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology; AASW eligibility for Social Work).
• You possess advanced clinical knowledge of serious mental illness, the Queensland Mental Health Act 2016, and the National Standards for Mental Health Services.
• You demonstrate high-level therapeutic communication and de-escalation skills, with the ability to bring order and safety to complex, high-pressure situations.
• You have a proven track record of managing workloads and prioritising clinical tasks effectively using strong time management skills.
• You are a collaborative team player who thrives in a multi-disciplinary environment and is deeply committed to independent practice and continuous professional growth.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $139,252 p.a. 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
• 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)

Applications close: Sunday, 19 July 2026

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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

• RK6F686585 - Clinical Nurse (PDF)
  
  RK6F686585 - Health Practitioner (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)