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Clinical Nurse - Mental Health Triage
Rockhampton region
Step into a nursing role where every assessment matters and your leadership makes a real difference.
As a Clinical Nurse in our Mental Health Triage team, you’ll support people across Central Queensland during times of acute need, bringing advanced assessment, clinical decision-making and calm, compassionate care.
If you’re seeking a role with purpose in a region where your contribution is valued, we’d love to welcome you to Rockhampton.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5L670890N |
| Closing date | 17-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Iain White |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6110 Access the National Relay Service |
Join a close-knit nursing team that delivers responsive, evidence-based mental health triage for consumers across Central Queensland. You'll work alongside experienced clinicians, collaborate with emergency and community teams, and play a vital role in safe acute care pathways. Living in Rockhampton offers a lifestyle defined by sunshine, affordability and space - with the Capricorn Coast, bushland trails and riverside living just minutes away. If you're ready to grow your clinical leadership while enjoying a balanced, regional lifestyle, this role offers the best of both worlds.
About us:
Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist care across Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, the Central Highlands and the Banana region, supporting more than 250,000 people. Our Acute Care Team delivers 24/7 mental health triage and acute response, collaborating closely with inpatient and community teams to provide safe, compassionate and recovery-oriented care.
About the role:
- Deliver timely, evidence-based mental health triage and assessment.
- Work collaboratively with consumers, carers, referral partners and multidisciplinary teams.
- Apply discipline-specific expertise to support safe decision-making and recovery.
- Practise independently within professional, ethical and legislative frameworks.
- Support continuous improvement, education and service development initiatives.
- Complete accurate documentation and uphold service and clinical standards.
About you:
- You are a Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and relevant postgraduate qualifications (or commitment to obtain).
- You bring clinical skills in mental health assessment, prioritisation and triage.
- You communicate with empathy, clarity and respect in fast-paced situations.
- You work confidently both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- You value professional growth and contribute to teaching, supervision or peer learning.
- You are committed to recovery-focused, culturally safe and person-led care.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR).
Applications close: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
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Further information
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