Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

Whether you’re working in regional, rural or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.

Role details

The Mental Health Inpatient Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications from an Occupational Therapist or Psychologist or Social Worker to join their team on a permanent basis.

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your prospect

To provide high level complex clinical assessment, treatment and consultancy services, operating with a significant degree of independence and autonomy to clients in the inpatient Mental Health Unit.

About The Team

The Mental Health Inpatient Unit provides care to people who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness. If a person is admitted to an acute inpatient unit, it is often because their mental illness is not manageable in a less restrictive setting, such as community-based support.



Acute inpatient treatment services provide care to individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of serious mental illness including Depression, Schizophrenia, Schizo-affective disorder, bipolar disorder and personality disorder.

About Our Hospital And Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer

- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport

Occupational group

Health - Mental Health Clinicians

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📌 Senior Mental Health Clinician (Health Practitioner) - Mental Health Inpatient Unit (Mackay Regional)
🏢 Mackay Hospital And Health Service
📍 Mackay Regional