Senior Mental Health Clinician (Disaster Recovery)

About the work unit / facility

The Disaster Recovery Team within the Mental Health Service Group provides trauma-informed mental health care and community support following major disasters. Our team works collaboratively across sectors to deliver outreach, assessment, and intervention services that promote resilience and recovery for individuals and communities impacted by disaster events.

About your new employer

Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.

We offer:

• Clinical Excellence: Access to advanced mental health practices and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and supervision experience.
• Supportive Culture: Work in a team that values inclusion, respect, and collaboration.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy the North Queensland lifestyle with flexible work arrangements.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $4912.70 – $5286.40 per fortnight (HP4).
• 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.

Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.

About your opportunity

As a Senior Mental Health Clinician – Disaster Recovery, you will deliver trauma-focused assessments and interventions, provide clinical leadership, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support individuals and communities affected by disasters. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your clinical expertise.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work.
• While not mandatory, eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be well regarded.
• Experience in mental health clinical practice, including trauma-informed care.
• All employees of the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) may be required to work in other areas of the Service.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and across sectors.
• Current C class driver's licence.
• A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:

Samuel Philip on (07) 4433 4145.

Closing Date: Sunday, 4 January 2026.

Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV670537, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.