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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Consultation Liaison (AODS)
Rockhampton
Are you an experienced AODS nurse who enjoys complex clinical work, problem-solving and bringing people together? This could be the role for you!
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant – Consultation Liaison, you’ll be the clinical link between teams — sharing your expertise, supporting complex care and helping turn tricky situations into practical solutions. You’ll have plenty of room to lead, influence and shake things up, from improving AODS services and championing best practice to mentoring others and finding smarter ways to deliver care.
Bring your clinical expertise, strong communication skills and passion for making things better. Your voice matters, your ideas count and your work makes a real difference.
Love a challenge? Like connecting the dots? Ready to make your mark? We’d love to hear from you.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6I692550 |
| Closing date | 07-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Scott Hinton |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 5500 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) supports people across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana with specialist mental health and AOD care.
With teams based across the region, including Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Emerald, Blackwater, Biloela and Gladstone, we're committed to reducing harm, improving wellbeing and helping people live healthier lives.
We work with clients, families and communities to make a real difference — wherever care is needed.
About the role:
- Lead with clinical expertise. Bring your advanced AOD nursing skills, clinical judgement and confidence to provide high-quality, person-centred care and make sound decisions in complex situations.
- Connect, collaborate and influence. Work alongside multidisciplinary teams and external partners, building strong relationships and turning complex clinical information into better outcomes for clients.
- Make better care happen. Lead best-practice AOD services, drive quality improvement and help shape prevention, early intervention, health promotion and harm reduction initiatives.
- Grow people and services. Share your knowledge through supervision, education and mentoring while contributing to clinical standards, service development and the effective management of people and resources.
About you:
- NMBA-registered Division 1 nurse with a current AHPRA practising certificate and the clinical know-how to back it up.
- Bring advanced AOD nursing skills and the confidence to manage complex care, make sound decisions and deliver safe, evidence-based practice.
- Great communicator who builds positive relationships and works collaboratively to deliver coordinated, client-centred care.
- Keen to improve, innovate and contribute to quality initiatives that make AOD services safer, smarter and stronger.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $174,208 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692550
Applications close: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
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