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Clinical Nurse - Mental Health Clinician (Disaster Recovery)
Townsville region
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV670043 |
| Closing date | 17-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | TFT, up until 30/06/2027 |
| Contact person | Samuel Philip |
| Contact details | 07 4433 4145 Access the National Relay Service |
About your new employer:
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $107,960 to $115,604 p.a. (NG6, Band 1)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
The purpose of this role is to operate as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team to assist communities and individuals to recover in the event of a disaster. The role requires an advanced level of clinical knowledge and experience, problem solving and community development skills, and knowledge of contemporary clinical practice standards to ensure optimal outcomes for consumers.
All staff within the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications (Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent) and proof of registration (AHPRA).
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including criminal history clearance.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Samuel Philip on (07) 4433 4145.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV670043
Applications close: Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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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