Join CQ Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Services as a Clinical Educator and help shape the future of mental health care. You'll design and deliver education programs, mentor multidisciplinary teams and drive evidence-based practice across the region.

Whether you're a Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Social Worker, you'll play a key role in building workforce capability and improving consumer outcomes.

Visa sponsorship, relocation and short term housing assistance may be available.

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (CQMHAODS) is committed to delivering compassionate, recovery-focused care to communities across Central Queensland. With the exciting opening of our new Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service in Rockhampton, we're investing in the future of mental health care. Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting staff, improving patient outcomes, and making a meaningful difference every day.

Join us as we step into the future of mental health care in Central Queensland with the opening soon of the  brand-new Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service, Rockhampton Hospital. 

About the role:

As a Clinical Educator, you'll lead the design, delivery and evaluation of innovative education and training programs that build workforce capability across Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll provide expert clinical education, mentor staff, support evidence-based practice and drive continuous learning to strengthen high-quality, recovery-focused care across Central Queensland.

About you:

You're a passionate clinician with experience in mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and a genuine commitment to developing others. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy designing and delivering engaging education programs, and use evidence-based practice to build capability across multidisciplinary teams.

You'll hold the relevant tertiary qualification and current Australian registration or professional membership applicable to your discipline (AHPRA registration for Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Psychology, or eligibility for full AASW membership for Social Work). A relevant postgraduate qualification will be highly regarded.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $173,368 p.a. 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) RK6G687747

Applications close: Sunday, 9 August 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

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6G687747 - Clinical Educator HP4 (PDF)
  
  RK6G687747 - Clinical Educator NRG7 (PDF)