Job Description

About us

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

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About the role

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- Deliver advanced, recovery-focused care to older people living in the community with serious mental health conditions, providing assessment, treatment, follow-up and evaluation within a multidisciplinary team.
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- Provide comprehensive case management and early intervention, including wellness and lifestyle strategies designed to support recovery, prevent deterioration and reduce re-referral or hospital admission.
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- Advocate for consumers and support their families and carers, building strong partnerships with General Practice, Aged Care, NGOs and CQHHS services to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.
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- Apply clinical judgement and contemporary practice through critical thinking, problem-solving, multidisciplinary consultation, discharge planning, clinical documentation and outcome evaluation.
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About you

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- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, with current AHPRA/NMBA registration and annual practising certificate; Authorisation as a Mental Health Practitioner is highly desirable.
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- Ability to deliver clinical services to older people, with strong time management, prioritisation and clinical decision-making skills.
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- Strong communication and partnership-building skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and alongside government, NGO and community providers.
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- Commitment to evidence-based practice and contributing to the development of self and others through education, qualified networking and shared learning.
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What we offer

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Total monthly remuneration value of up to $10,710 p.m. is comprised of:

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- An hourly rate between $57.76 - $61.85 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 Professional 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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Applications close

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Tuesday, 1 September 2026

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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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Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

📌 Clinical Nurse (Older Persons Mental Health) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton