Job Description

About us

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Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist mental health, alcohol and substance-related care across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana, supporting a catchment of more than 250,000 people.

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Rockhampton is the principal service centre, providing administration and acute adult mental health services, including the 24/7 Acute Care Team and inpatient facilities. Services also include an Adult Step-Up, Step-Down facility in Gladstone and an Adult Community Care Unit in Rockhampton.

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About the role

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- Deliver specialist mental health care using discipline-specific clinical skills, evidence-based practice and contemporary professional standards.
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- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive, recovery-focused care for consumers with mental illness or serious mental health problems.
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- Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external services to support consumer involvement and recovery.
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- Practice independently and professionally, using sound clinical judgement within relevant professional guidelines and requirements.
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About you

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- Relevant professional qualification and registration in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work.
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- Advanced mental health clinical expertise, including the ability to provide care to consumers experiencing serious mental illness.
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- Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2016 and National Standards for Mental Health Services; Authorised Mental Health Practitioner status is highly desirable.
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- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while also practising independently.
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- Excellent workload management and a commitment to improvement, with strong prioritisation skills and active participation in quality and service improvement.
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What we offer

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Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:

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- An hourly rate between $43.97 - $58.59 p.h.
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- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
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- 17.5% leave loading
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Additional Benefits

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- Ongoing Career development and Education Opportunities
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- Professional Development Allowance
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- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
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- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
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- Paid Parental Leave
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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- Discounted Private Health Insurance
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- Fitness Passport
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

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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.

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For assistance

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- Contact [email protected]
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- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692260
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Applications close: Thursday, 24 September 2026

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#Rockhampton

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Further information

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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📌 Mental Health Clinician - Acute Care (Psych, OT or SW ) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton