About the work unit

The Rural and Remote Mental Health Program provides mental health and alcohol and drugs services to rural and remote communities within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service area.

These services are coordinated through four community mental health teams located in Palm Island, Ingham, Burdekin and Charters Towers. This employment opportunity is located in the Ingham Mental Health Service based at the Ingham Hospital.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and energetic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Ingham is culturally diverse town with a rich Italian history; just over an hour's drive north from Townsville it offers a unique collection of culture, fresh produce and vast green landscapes.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment.



Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Permanent full-time, multi-disciplinary role, located in Ingham

Salary range: $114,532 to $122,643 p.a. (NG6-1)

Salary range: $80,016 to $116,189 p.a. (HP3)

4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

The mental health clinician will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and other service providers to provide specialist mental health and alcohol and drugs interventions for community members (and their families) across the lifespan who experience complex and severe problems relating to their mental health and/or alcohol, or other drug use disorders.

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

Requirements

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).

Possession of class C drivers' licence.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Probation period may apply.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including Blue Card checks.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Chris Rosin on (07) 4720 3035.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV694861

Applications close: Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Clinical Nurse / Occupational Therapist / Psychologist / Social Worker (Mental Health Clinician) (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville