Looking for a Mental Health Clinician role where you can genuinely connect with your community and make a difference in people lives every day? Join the Central Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service in Biloela and become part of a supportive, close-knit team delivering compassionate care across the Banana region.

This permanent full-time opportunity is ideal for Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Social Workers who enjoy variety, teamwork and meaningful patient care. From crisis intervention and psychotherapy to outreach, case management and early intervention support, no two days are the same. Backed by a strong Central Queensland network, you’ll enjoy ongoing professional development, collaboration and the chance to build lasting community connections in a rewarding regional role.

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service is dedicated to supporting people and families across the region through compassionate mental health and alcohol and other drug care. In Biloela, you'll become part of a close-knit community while helping deliver specialist support to people across the Banana region and wider Central Queensland.

Backed by the larger Central Queensland network, including specialist inpatient and recovery-focused services in Rockhampton and Gladstone, the team works together to provide connected, person-centred care that truly makes a difference. This is a role where community relationships matter, collaboration is valued and every day brings the opportunity to support people through challenging times with empathy, respect and understanding.

Find out more about: Biloela, Queensland

About the role:

What your day will look like:

• Deliver a mix of specialist and generalist adult mental health services as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Provide hands-on clinical care including crisis intervention, psychotherapy, case management, health promotion, education and early intervention support.
• Work closely with patients, families, internal teams and external providers to ensure connected, high-quality care across the region.
• Participate in outreach services, professional development and quality improvement initiatives that help strengthen mental health services.
• Support students and less experienced staff through supervision and mentorship while continuing to build your own clinical skills and independence.

About you:

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

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work

Highly desirable:

• Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016
• Post-graduate qualification in mental health or child and youth
• Status as an AASW accredited Mental Health Social Worker

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 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
• 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) BA6E683957

Applications close: Wednesday, 24 June 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• BA6E683957 - Mental Health Clinician (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)