Big career opportunities. Big country lifestyle. Bigger impact. 🌵💙

Are you a Clinical Nurse Consultant, Social Worker, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist looking to make the move out west? Don’t let this stand-out regional career opportunity pass you by!

The Headspace Centre in Emerald is on the lookout for their next Consultant Liaison Clinician to work closely with their in-house service provider. What’s on the docket for you?⚡Picture the opportunity to deliver consultation liaison services, including clinical in-reach, to support young people in accessing timely and appropriate mental health care. You’ll also play a big hand in strengthening connections between headspace and Central Queensland Mental Health Services, helping create better pathways and more coordinated care for young people.

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And then there's Emerald! Think wide-open spaces, stunning Central Highlands landscapes and the type of relaxed lifestyle that gives you more time to chill out, slow down and enjoy the good stuff! 🎉 A fantastic place to build your career while enjoying the best of regional Queensland.

Help us shape brighter futures for the young people of Emerald. Apply today to make your next career move happen! 💙🌅🚀

About us:

We're the Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, supporting more than 250,000 people across Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana. With services located across the region, we're never too far from the communities we support.

Rockhampton is our home base, housing our principal service centre, administration of the Mental Health Act 2016 and acute adult inpatient facilities. We're also proud to have an Adult Step-Up Step-Down facility in Gladstone and a Community Care Unit in Rockhampton, helping people access the right level of support throughout their mental health journey.

About the role:

• Be the connector. Work alongside Headspace to create a seamless experience for young people, making sure they get the right support. 
• Bring your clinical know-how. Building strong relationships and provide consultation, clinical in-reach and support for young people with complex needs.
• Keep care moving. Help young people navigate their mental health journey by supporting smooth “step up” and “step down” referrals between Headspace and Queensland Health services.
• Make collaboration happen. Help bridge the gap between different services, teams and systems, navigating the quirks of interagency partnerships while keeping quality and safety standards front and centre.

About you:

• 🧠 You have the relevant qualifications and registration, plus strong clinical knowledge and experience in evidence-based assessment, diagnosis and treatment of young people.
• 🚀 Comfortable making independent clinical decisions, while navigating complex situations and thinking beyond the usual playbook.
• 💡 You bring initiative, fresh ideas and implement quality improvements that put young people, consumers and carers at the heart of what we do.
• 🗣️ An excellent communicator who can build strong relationships, bring people along with you and confidently provide expert advice to a wide range of stakeholders. 

Mental Health Clinicians

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

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Registered Nurse (if applicable)

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $87,103 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 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) CH6I691563

Applications close: Tuesday, 29 September 2026

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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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Documents

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

• CH6I691563 - Clinical Nurse Consultant - Headspace (PDF)
  
  CH6I691563 - Consultant Liaison Officer - Headspace (SW, Psych, OT) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)