Charters Towers Community Health are seeking an experienced and patient focused Psychologist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist - Senior to join their amazing team.
This role is located in a picturesque rural town in North Queensland.
Job details
Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Mental Health Clinicians
Classification: HP4
Workplace Location: Townsville region
Job ad reference: QLD/TV******
Closing date: 24-Sep-****
Fortnightly salary: $******* - $*******
Total remuneration: $****** up to $******
Job duration: Permanent full-time
Contact person: Janet Smith
Contact details: ************** Access the National Relay Service
The location
Charters Towers is one a beautiful inland town in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history. Discover this enchanting outback town which is just 90 minutes west of Townsville.
About the opportunity
The Allied Health Practitioner - Senior in the Charters Towers Community Mental Health Team is responsible for the provision of clinical leadership, high-level coordination of service delivery, and high-level support to staff within the service.
The role of the Allied Health Practitioner – Senior within the Charters Towers Community Mental Health Service in consultation with the Team Leader, is to provide high-level clinical services within a multidisciplinary team across the age spectrum as required, with dedicated provision of high-level assessment, consultation and liaison, case management and therapy services to child and youth, consumers,



carers and families within the service area. The position will provide comprehensive specialised mental health assessments and short term coordinated engagement with those consumers who meet the established criteria.
Requirements
Psychology
the successful applicant must possess a four year degree in Psychology (Honours, Graduate Diploma) from an accredited tertiary institution.
Possession of a Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited tertiary institution, or significant progress towards this, is highly regarded.
Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is required.
Occupational Therapy
the successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Occupational Therapy.
Registration with the Occupational Therapist Board Australia (AHPRA) is required.
Social Work
the successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Social Work.
Full membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers.
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.
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 professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Competitive salary and advantages
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $******* - $******* p.f. (HP4)
Locality allowance
Professional Development allowance and leave
4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
*****% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Assistance with relocation expenses, including temporary accommodation, may be available for the successful candidate.
Enquiries are welcome: Janet Smith on **************
Applications close: Thursday, 24/09/2026
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description 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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📌 Psychologist / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist - Senior (Allied Health Practitioner - Senior) (Townsville)
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