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Multicultural Mental Health Coordinator
Mental Health Resource Team, Mental Health Service Group (MHSG), Townsville
| Multicultural Mental Health Coordinator, Mental Health Resource Team, Townsville Hospital and Health Service, HP4, Permanent Part Time (64 hrs/fortnight) Lead culturally responsive mental health care for CALD communities through consultation, collaboration and workforce capability building within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV671398 |
| Closing date | 18-Jan-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part-time 64 hrs pf |
| Contact person | Stephanie Bushell |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 8124 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
The Mental Health Resource Team within the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) provides specialist consultation and liaison services to enhance culturally responsive care for consumers from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Based in Townsville, the team collaborates across multidisciplinary services to improve access, equity, and outcomes for mental health and substance use 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 evidence-based care and collaborate with expert teams in a leading tertiary hospital.
- Career Growth: Access structured development pathways, training programs, and leadership opportunities.
- Supportive Culture: Join a team that values inclusion, collaboration, and professional support.
- Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements and the lifestyle benefits of North Queensland.
Competitive salary and benefits
- Salary between $64.64 – $69.55 per hour (HP4).
- 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
As the Multicultural Mental Health Coordinator, you will lead culturally responsive mental health care for CALD consumers through consultation, workforce capability building, and stakeholder collaboration. This role offers the chance to influence service delivery, provide specialist advice, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification and registration with the appropriate professional board (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work).
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-level clinical services and culturally responsive care within a consultation and liaison model.
- Advanced communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Current C class driver's licence.
- Evidence of vaccination against VPDs as per Queensland Health policy.
- A probationary period may apply.
Application details
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Stephanie Bushell on (07) 4433 8124.
Closing Date: Sunday, 18 January 2026.
Submit your application via https:/apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV671398, 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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