Bring your passion and drive to this rewarding Clinical Nurse role, where you will make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health, alcohol, and other drug challenges.

Your compassion, clinical expertise, and collaborative approach will be essential in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. From triage and risk assessment through to care planning and therapeutic interventions, helping guide consumers through recovery.

If you are passionate about working in a consumer-focused environment and are committed to delivering exceptional care, join a dedicated and supportive team that values professional growth and offers a strong development pathway to advance your career. Apply today and have your voice heard as you help shape the future of care in a truly rewarding environment.

Job details

About us:

Cenral Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs 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 inpatient facilities. In addition there is a Adult Step Up Step Down facility located in Gladstone and a Adult Community Care Unit located in Rockhampton.

About the role:

• Deliver discipline specific mental health clinical services, including mental state and risk assessment, triage, care planning and therapy interventions.
• Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within the team and by engaging in professional development activities, peer, professional and clinical supervision.
• Actively participate in the collection of required data and use of clinical indicators to promote service development and quality improvement activities.
• Work flexibly, collaboratively, efficiently and effectively within the team and with consumers, carers and other stakeholders, in order to promote consumer recovery.
• Provide professional supervision pertaining to routine tasks for students and less experienced staff with the support of senior clinical staff.

About you:

• You will hold a relevant qualification in Registered Nursing or equivalent with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration.
• Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be highly desirable.
• An ability to provide mental health care, including risk assessment and triage, to clients with a complex mental illness including knowledge of the Queensland Mental Health Act 2016 and the National Standards for Mental Health Services.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $139,252 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Professional Development Allowance
• 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6D680798

Applications close: Thursday, 30 April 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL6D680798 - Clinical Nurse (Adult Intake) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)