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Occupational Therapist or Psychologist or Social Worker or Speech Pathologist - Senior or Clinical Nurse - Acute Response Team
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP4, Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2609691808 |
| Closing date | 24-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Nicole Moloney |
| Contact details | (07) 4616 6843 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
In the Acute Response Team, you'll play a vital role in supporting children, young people and families through some of their most important moments. From delivering expert mental health care to influencing service improvements, you'll work with a collaborative multidisciplinary team to create safer, healthier futures for the community.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Delivering high-quality assessment, intervention and case management that supports recovery-focused outcomes for children and young people.
- Partnering with families, carers, health professionals and community services to coordinate care and strengthen support networks.
- Leading quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical practice, safety and service effectiveness.
- Mentoring colleagues and contributing to a culture of learning, innovation and continuous improvement.
Let's talk about you!
You're someone who combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion. You stay calm in complex situations, build trusted relationships and use sound judgement to deliver the best possible outcomes. Whether you're supporting a family through crisis, guiding a colleague or driving service improvements, you'll take pride in creating meaningful change that lasts. You're motivated by purpose, collaboration and the opportunity to make a real difference in regional mental health care.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Relevant professional qualification and current registration, certification or membership for your discipline.
- Strong experience delivering evidence-based mental health care, assessment and case management.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with consumers, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- A commitment to quality improvement, clinical excellence and ongoing professional development.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in child and youth mental health, acute response services, rural or regional healthcare and/or postgraduate mental health qualifications.
Above all, you'll bring Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage to every interaction, helping create positive outcomes for children, young people and families.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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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.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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