Passionate about helping people live well and thrive in their communities? Take your mental health nursing career beyond the hospital walls and make a meaningful difference every day.

Join CQ's Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service and become a trusted part of people's recovery journeys. You'll build genuine relationships, support individuals through life's challenges, and work alongside health and community partners to help people achieve their goals and regain independence. With the opportunity to exercise clinical autonomy, grow your expertise, mentor emerging clinicians, and contribute to evidence-based care, you'll have the support and flexibility to succeed in your career.

If you're looking for a role where your skills are valued, your work has purpose, and the connections you build can change lives, apply now!

Job details

About us:

At Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS), connection is at the heart of everything. Covering thousands of kilometres and countless lives, the service delivers specialist mental health and alcohol and other drugs care through a diverse network of inpatient, community, outreach and recovery-focused programs. Bringing together passionate multidisciplinary teams and strong partnerships across the health sector, CQMHAODS is committed to helping people live well, recover, and thrive closer to home.

About the role:

• Deliver advanced, recovery-focused mental health care including conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans and evaluating outcomes to support people living in the community with serious mental health conditions throughout their recovery journey.
• Manage a diverse caseload within a multidisciplinary team, providing case management, mental health interventions, and ongoing support for consumers, carers, and families building strong relationships and coordinating care that is person-centred, evidence-based, and responsive to individual needs.
• Collaborate with a broad network of stakeholders, including General Practitioners, non-government organisations, hospital services, and community providers, to advocate for consumers and ensure seamless, integrated care across the mental health continuum.
• Apply advanced clinical judgement while supporting the development of students and emerging clinicians through education, supervision and knowledge sharing.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and a valid annual practising certificate is mandatory for this position. While not mandatory, appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 is highly regarded.
• You have demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience in mental health nursing, including the delivery of recovery-oriented care, assessment, case management and therapeutic interventions for adult consumers.
• Your strong communication and interpersonal skills provide you the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with consumers, carers, multidisciplinary teams, and government and non-government service providers.
• You have proven ability to prioritise competing demands, apply sound clinical judgement, and contribute to evidence-based practice, professional development, and the support of students and less experienced clinicians.

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
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Professional Development Allowance
• 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) RK6F686368

Applications close: Wednesday, 8 July 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6F686368 - Clinical Nurse (Community) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)