Clinical Nurse Consultant / Occupational Therapist / Psychologist / Social Worker - Senior

About your opportunity:

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our Acute Care Team at The Townsville Hospital. In this vital role, you'll provide triage, assessment, and consultation liaison for individuals referred by the Emergency Department, acting as the key point of entry for mental health consumers into the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) outside of regular business hours. While primarily based in the Emergency Department, you'll also have the opportunity to work across hospital and community settings, ensuring seamless, person-centred care. This is a dynamic, fast-paced position operating on a rotating roster, supporting 24/7 mental health service delivery to consumers referred by the emergency department.

If you're ready to make a real difference in emergency mental health care and thrive in a collaborative, high-impact environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of acute mental health support in our community.

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 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

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

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.

• Salary range: $140,632 to $152,685 p.a. (NG7)
• Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
• This is a multi-disciplinary role - applications are being sought from Nursing and Senior Allied Health Professionals including those with qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Social Work.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Social Work) 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.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please contact: Aroha Davidson on (07) 4433 9480.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV695397

Applications close: Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.