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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Mental Health Alcohol, and Other Drugs Service (Weipa)
Weipa
Live and work in the vibrant coastal community of Weipa! Opportunities & rewards with attractive conditions/benefits.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC680019 |
| Closing date | 27-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-Time |
| Contact person | Kim Jolly |
| Contact details | (07) 4082 3616 Access the National Relay Service |
Permanent Full Time | Clinical Nurse Consultant – Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs Services | Weipa
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Connect with Kim Jolly on (07) 4082 3616, she'd love to hear your story and answer any questions about the role.
About the Role
Provide advanced coordination and clinical leadership in mental health and alcohol and other drug services, delivering high-quality assessment, treatment and case management alongside service providers. Working within a multidisciplinary Rural & Remote Health Care team across Torres and Cape communities, the role provides senior clinical guidance, supervision, mentoring and capacity building, supporting care across all ages and portfolios.
TCHHS warmly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses to apply. Cultural knowledge, lived experience, and connection to community are highly valued and strengthen the care we deliver across Cape York.
Why This Role Matters
As part of Torres and Cape HHS, your work directly supports some of Queensland's most unique and remote communities. You'll help improve health outcomes, support recovery, and empower individuals and families - all while growing your own professional and personal capabilities.
You'll be welcomed into communities that value connection, culture and collaboration, giving you experiences that shape you both as a clinician and as a person.
What's in it for you
A career with Torres and Cape HHS comes with purpose - and excellent benefits:
- Base salary: $139,951 - $151,949 p.a. Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Generous super: 12.75% employer contribution
- Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Relocation and accommodation incentives
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package
Life in the Torres & Cape Region
Living and working here means embracing a lifestyle like no other:
- Breathtaking natural environments - from outback landscapes to rainforests and coral reefs
- Short commutes and genuine work/life balance
- Deeply rich Indigenous culture
- A chance to build meaningful relationships within small, welcoming communities
Explore more about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
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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