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Team Leader Mental Health - Disaster Recovery
Townsville region
| Team Leader Mental Health (Disaster Recovery), Mental Health Service Group, Townsville Hospital and Health Service – HP5, Fixed Term Full Time until 30/06/2027 Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused mental health services to communities impacted by disasters, ensuring high-quality care and resilience-building initiatives. |
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV670437 |
| Closing date | 04-Jan-2026 |
| Job duration | Temporary Full-time, 12 months, up until 30.06.27 |
| Contact person | Samuel Philip |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 4145 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
The Mental Health Service Group within Townsville Hospital and Health Service provides specialist mental health care across North Queensland. Our Disaster Recovery Team delivers recovery-focused services to individuals and communities impacted by disasters, ensuring access to high-quality, evidence-based care.
About your new employer
Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.
We offer:
- Clinical Excellence: Deliver recovery-focused mental health care in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Career Growth: Access professional development, leadership opportunities, and structured pathways.
- Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative, inclusive team committed to community wellbeing.
- Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible arrangements and the lifestyle benefits of North Queensland.
Competitive salary and benefits
- Salary between $5557.50 – $5798.90 per fortnight (HP5).
- 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.
About your opportunity
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary mental health team delivering disaster recovery services. This role combines strategic planning, operational leadership, and advanced clinical expertise to support individuals and communities impacted by disasters.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification and registration (e.g., Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or Nursing).
- Advanced clinical knowledge and leadership experience in mental health.
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide clinical governance.
- While not mandatory, eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be well regarded.
- All employees of the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) may be required to work in other areas of the Service.
- Current C class driver's licence.
- Evidence of vaccination for VPDs as per Queensland Health policy.
- A probationary period may apply.
Application details
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Samuel Philip on (07) 4433 4145.
Closing Date: Sunday, 4 January 2026.
Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV670437, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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