Three professions. One amazing opportunity to make an impact.

We’re looking for a Social Worker, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Intake Team on a Permanent Full Time basis!

You’ll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team providing assessment, triage, care planning and therapeutic support to adults experiencing complex mental health challenges. Every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, keep learning and help people take steps towards recovery.

We’re looking for someone who is qualified, compassionate and a great communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively and thrives in a busy mental health environment.

Join a service supporting more than 250,000 people across CQ, with plenty of opportunities to grow your skills, share your knowledge and be part of something bigger.

Job details

About us:

We're a community-focused mental health and alcohol and other drugs service supporting more than 250,000 people across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana.

Our teams are based across the region, delivering everything from assessment and therapeutic support to case management, treatment and referrals.

In Gladstone, our integrated service brings together Adult Mental Health, Child and Youth Mental Health, Step-Up Step-Down and Alcohol and Other Drugs services under one roof.

We're all about working together, building partnerships and helping people move towards recovery and wellbeing.

About the role:

• Make a real difference. Deliver high-quality mental health care through assessment, triage, care planning and therapeutic interventions that support recovery.
• Keep learning and growing. Build your clinical expertise through professional development, supervision, peer learning and plenty of opportunities to sharpen your skills.
• Be part of the team. Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, provide outreach to surrounding services and contribute to extended-hours care when needed.
• Help make care even better. Use data and clinical insights to drive quality improvement, support service development and share your knowledge with students and less experienced colleagues.

About you:

• You have the required qualifications and professional registration to bring your expertise to the team.
• Confident supporting people with complex mental illness, including risk assessment and triage, with a solid understanding of the Queensland Mental Health Act 2016 and national standards.
• Bring strong therapeutic communication skills, build genuine connections and thrive working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Can juggle priorities, deliver quality adult mental health care and are keen to support, educate and share your knowledge with others.

Mental Health Clinicians

Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.97 - $58.59 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) GL6I692268

Applications close: Thursday, 24 September 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.

• GL6I692268 - Mental Health Clinician - Adult Intake (Psych SW OT) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)