APS6 Clinician – Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
Cairns or Townsville, QLD
$67.24 – $76.36 per hour + Super (inclusive of casual loading)
24-Month Contract
Full Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week
Flexible working arrangements available
Australian Citizenship mandatory
Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinician looking to make a meaningful impact within a highly respected national organisation supporting veterans and their families?
We are seeking APS6 Clinicians to join a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based mental health support services to current and former Defence personnel and their families across North Queensland. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive clinical environment focused on trauma-informed care, wellbeing, and long-term therapeutic outcomes.
You will provide high-quality counselling, risk assessment, care planning, case management and therapeutic interventions while working collaboratively alongside other clinicians and stakeholders. The role offers ongoing professional development opportunities, funded clinical supervision, and the opportunity to work with a genuinely rewarding client group.
What's on Offer?
* Excellent hourly rates + super inclusive of casual loading (no sick or annual leave entitlements)
* 24-month contract stability
* Flexible work arrangements available
* Ongoing professional development & clinical supervision
* Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
* Meaningful and rewarding work supporting veterans & families
* Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver evidence-based counselling and mental health interventions
* Conduct risk assessments, intake assessments and care planning
* Provide individual, couple and family counselling
* Maintain accurate and confidential clinical documentation
* Liaise with families, stakeholders and external providers to coordinate care
* Participate in case reviews, supervision and professional development activities
* Support psychoeducation programs and community engagement initiatives
Requirements
* Australian Citizenship is mandatory
* Relevant qualification in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Counselling
* 3+ years' experience working within trauma-informed and holistic practice frameworks
* Full AHPRA registration OR eligibility for AASW membership OR PACFA/ACA registration
* Experience delivering trauma-informed mental health interventions
* Excellent communication, assessment and risk management skills
* Experience working with ADF personal or veterans highly desirable
Applicants without the mandatory registration, Australian Citizenship requirements or eligibility for security clearance will not be considered.
Applications close 2nd June 2026.
Please note: Email applications will not be accepted.
If you have not heard from us by the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.