This role offers the opportunity to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing specialist mental health, alcohol and other drugs services across the Gladstone and wider Central Queensland region, supporting people at some of their most vulnerable moments.

You’ll be supported to grow clinically through supervision, peer learning and ongoing development, while also contributing to quality improvement and service data that directly shapes better outcomes. Working collaboratively across outreach and extended-hours teams, you’ll help strengthen continuity of care and support recovery-focused practice.

If you’re a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist ready to step into a meaningful position, while experiencing job security with this permanent opportunity, this role offers the best of both. Don't wait, apply now.

Job details

About us:

Our team delivers specialist mental health, alcohol and other drugs services across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana regions, supporting a population of over 250,000.

The Gladstone Integrated Service supports people of all ages across the community who are navigating mental health challenges or concerns related to alcohol and other drugs. Our team provides thoughtful, person-centred care, from early assessment and ongoing case management through to treatment and helping connect people with the right supports when they need them most.

About the role:

• Deliver focused adult intake mental health care through comprehensive assessment, triage, risk screening, care planning and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support safe and timely entry into services.
• Coordinate seamless care transitions for consumers between inpatient services, emergency departments, primary care and community supports across the CQMHAODS network.
• Contribute to a strong culture of clinical growth by engaging in supervision, peer learning and ongoing professional development to strengthen practice and expertise.
• Support service improvement by accurately collecting clinical data, using outcome measures and contributing to quality improvement initiatives that shape better care.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and outreach teams (including extended-hours service), while also supporting students and junior staff under senior clinical guidance to strengthen team capability.

About you:

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

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Registered Nurse

Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be highly desirable.

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) GL6F686509

Applications close: Thursday, 9 July 2026

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GL6F686509 - Clinical Nurse - Adult Intake (PDF)
  
  GL6F686509 - Mental Health Clinician - Adult Intake (PDF)