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Job details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Nursing
Classification: Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location: Townsville region
Job ad reference: QLD/TV664076
Closing date: 16-Oct-2025
Yearly salary: $132562 - $143924
Fortnightly salary: $5081.10 - $5516.60
Job duration: TFT ASAP to 19.10.25 (poss ext to 12 mnths)
Contact person: Glenne Aumend
Contact details: (07) 4433 9711, Access the National Relay Service
About the work unit / facility
Rural and Remote Mental Health Program / Mental Health Service Group / Townsville /Palm Island
About your new employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.
The Rural and Remote Mental Health Program provides mental health and alcohol and drugs services to rural and remote communities within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service area.
Career Growth and Development
THHS support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs.
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support.
We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit skilled network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $132,562 to $143,924 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
The Senior Mental Health Clinician will travel regularly to Palm Island (daily flights included) and will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and other service providers to provide specialist mental health and alcohol and drugs interventions for community members (and their families) across the lifespan who experience complex and severe problems relating to their mental health and/or alcohol, or other drug use disorders.
The Senior Mental Health Clinician will provide high level mental health clinical services and leadership within a multidisciplinary community mental health team for all consumers which is safe, of the highest quality possible, and in accordance with established professional standards and legislation.
The Senior Mental Health Clinician will work with the Rural and Remote executive team to develop and expand therapeutic programmes, working in partnership with consumers, and other local service providers.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
Nursing: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Glenn Aumend on (07) 4433 9711.
Apply ONLINE:
Applications close: Thursday, 16 October 2025
Please download the
Role Description
from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
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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