Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Mental Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist or Psychologist or Social Worker or Nurse)

Vacancy: Fixed term temporary full-time, 12 months with the possibility of extension, not exceeding 12 months

Location: Charters Towers

About the role:

As part of the Charters Towers Community Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary team, this role provides clinical assessment and treatment services to people presenting with complex and severe mental health problems including alcohol and or drug problems. The opportunity provides exposure to case management and intake assessment of consumers across the lifespan, as well as delivery of a consultation service into the emergency departments and hospitals of the area.

All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package value up to $132,567 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range: $3030.00 to $4453.50 p.f. (HP3/NG6-1)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements (including long service, sick leave and carer's leave, cultural and bereavement leave, parental and reproductive health leave).
• Lifestyle and location: Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history, Discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications (Occupational Therapy or Psychology or Social Work or Nursing) and proof of applicable registration/membership.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history clearance and Blue Card Checks.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Janet Smith on 07 4787 0342.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV635549

Applications close: Thursday, 22 May 2025.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.