Ready to make a real impact? Join our dynamic Child & Youth Mental Health team in Hervey Bay and Maryborough as a Clinical Nurse Consultant, Senior Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker. Lead the delivery of innovative, evidence-based care for young people with complex needs while working alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team. Enjoy a fulfilling career, strong team support, and the incredible lifestyle of Queensland’s stunning Fraser Coast. Step into a role where your expertise truly changes lives—apply now!

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

Facilitate and deliver Child and Youth Mental Health acute response and brief intervention, which aims to provide:

• Specialist child and adolescent mental health assessment and brief individual and family intervention to young people (and their carers) experiencing mental health crisis.
• A consistent approach to child and adolescent mental health screening in Maryborough and Hervey Bay Hospital emergency departments.
• Improved access to age-appropriate community mental health services offering an alternative to hospitalisation, streamline pathways to stepped care across the care continuum, and improve experience of service journey for young people and their carers' in crisis.

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $169,138 p.a., comprising salary between $136,538 - $148,242 p.a., (Nurse Grade 7), or remuneration value up to $157,360 p.a., comprising salary between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a., (HP4), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2603WB679025

Other benefits include:  

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.   

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

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.

• Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  H2603WB679025 - RD (PDF)