Mental Health Clinician Evolve

**Exciting opportunities available now with the

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

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About the work unit / facility

Evolve Therapeutic Services / Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Service / Mental Health Service Group / Townsville Hospital and Health Service

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, 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

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 $143,924 p.a. (HP4/Nurse Grade 7)
• 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

To provide high level specialist services, in the areas of assessment, intervention, treatment planning and evaluation, training and education, supervision and research, within the Evolve Therapeutic Services Team.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• For Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology and Speech Pathology the successful applicant must hold an applicable tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.
• For Nursing: Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Highly Desirable: Possession of or working towards a relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing.
• All staff within the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) may be required to work in other areas of the Service.
• Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.

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: Michael St Maurice on

Apply ONLINE: ( )

Applications close: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

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.