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Senior Child & Youth Mental Health Clinician (Multi-D) (Cooktown)
Cooktown
Lead meaningful mental health care and help strengthen wellbeing across remote Torres and Cape communities.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP4, Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC693260 |
| Closing date | 20-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-Time |
| Contact person | Abby Conry |
| Contact details | 0427 645 437 Access the National Relay Service |
Senior Child & Youth Mental Health Clinician (Multi-D)
Permanent Full-Time | Cooktown
About the role
Provide senior clinical leadership and specialist mental health care for children, young people and adults across Torres and Cape communities. Deliver assessment, treatment, case management, supervision and mentoring within a multidisciplinary rural and remote healthcare team.
Why Torres and Cape HHS?
As a mental health professional working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!
You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.
Salary and Benefits
- Base salary of $128,169 - $137,918 p.a. (HP4) OR $140,632 - $152,685 p.a. (NRG7)
- Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Relocation and accommodation incentives
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (if applicable)
Life in Cooktown
Where rainforest meets reef, Cooktown offers a rare blend of tropical landscapes, rich history, and strong community connection - all with a relaxed coastal lifestyle and easy access to Cape York adventure.
Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
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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