Calling all Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Worker and Psychologist!

Ready to be the difference in someone’s recovery story?

As the Mental Health Clinician (Acute Care Team), you’ll deliver meaningful, evidence-based care that supports consumers, families and carers on their journey toward recovery. This is the role where your expertise make their mark, offering the opportunity to practise with autonomy, contribute to service improvements and continue developing your clinical skills. With a Professional Development Allowance and relocation assistance considered, you’ll have the support to grow your career while making a lasting impact in mental health care.

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Job details

About us:

CQMHAODS provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000) with services located in each area.

Rockhampton is the principal service centre and as such provides the administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, and is the location of the acute adult services including the Acute Care Team and inpatient facilities. In addition, there is an Adult Step Up, Step Down facility located in Gladstone and an Adult Community Care Unit located in Rockhampton.

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About the role:

• The Mental Health Clinician uses discipline specific clinical skills to deliver high quality specialist mental health care to consumers with mental illness or serious mental health problems and their families, in keeping with professional national and state requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, external referral sources, consumers and carers to promote consumer focus and involvement that meets the National Standards for Mental Health Services.
• Provide a clinical service to consumers, families and carers and the wider community using evidence- based practice, to ensure a high standard of mental health care.
• Work flexibly, collaboratively, efficiency and effectively within the team and with consumers, carers and other stakeholders, in order to promote consumer recovery.
• Assesses plans, implements and evaluates comprehensive care for consumers in accordance with professional standards and best practice.
• Undertakes independent practice within the service professional guidelines.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to professional development and quality improvement within the integrated mental health service.

About you:

Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Registered Nurse

While not mandatory, appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 is highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $135,857 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $56.08 - $60.05 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
• Professional Development Allowance
• Relocation assistance (conditions apply)
• 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6C678369

Applications close: Monday, 6 April 2026

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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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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK6C678369 - Clinical Nurse (Acute Care Team) (PDF)
  
  RK6C678369 - Mental Health Clinician (Acute Care Team) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)