About your new employer: Clinical Excellence The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic 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 cutting-edge 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, career development initiatives, and robust institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
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.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits Famous for being the sugar capital of Australia, the Burdekin district is located about an hour's drive south of Townsville.
Nestled in the delta of the Burdekin River, its two popular townships, Ayr and Home Hill, are linked by the iconic Burdekin Bridge and are surrounded by stunning natural beauty.




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 .
Salary range: $140,632 to $152,685 p.a. (NG7) 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading *****% employer contribution to superannuation Plus options may be available About your opportunity: The role of the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) within the Ayr Community Mental Health Service, in consultation with the Team Leader, 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.
This is a permanent full-time role, located in Ayr.
Requirements: Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
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.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Samuel Philip on **************.
Applications close: Monday, 4 January ****.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant, Queensland Health (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville