Allied Health Clinician - Senior (AIUDS) (OT or Psychologist or Speech Pathologist or Social Worker)

About the work unit / facility

Adolescent Inpatient Unit and Day Program (AIUDS) / Mental Health Service Group / Kirwan Health Campus

About your opportunity

The Senior Allied Health Clinician works within a multidisciplinary team consisting of both QLD Health and Department of Education staff. As a highly functioning senior multidisciplinary team member, you will demonstrate outstanding clinical services and leadership to ensure that the work unit delivers high quality, innovative, mental health and discipline specific assessment and treatment to adolescents and their families/carers.

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).

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 and a close-knit professional network. 

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• 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

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Appropriate tertiary degree qualification in either Social Work, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy or Psychology from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Highly desirable for all disciplines: ­ Possession of relevant post- registration and/or tertiary qualification in mental health would be well regarded for a position at this level. ­ Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under Mental Health Act 2016 would be well regarded.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class ‘C' motor vehicle, and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.
• All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.

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:

Kimberley Trainor on (07) 4433 9700.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV686225

Applications close: Tuesday, 7 July 2026

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.