Senior Mental Health Clinician

4 days ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $6,464 - $68,955 per year

Senior Mental Health Clinician (Eating Disorders), Townsville Eating Disorder Service, Townsville Hospital, HP4, Fixed Term Temporary Part-Time until 05/03/2027

Join a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based care to individuals and families impacted by eating disorders across North Queensland.

About the work unit / facility

The Townsville Eating Disorder Service is part of the Mental Health Specialist Services within the Mental Health Service Group. Based in Townsville, the team delivers evidence-based care and support to individuals and families impacted by eating disorders across North Queensland, including via telehealth.

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: Delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to diverse communities.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for supervision, leadership, and professional development.
  • Supportive Culture: Work within a values-driven team committed to recovery-focused care.
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and part-time hours.

Competitive salary and benefits

  • Salary between $64.64 – $69.55 per hour (HP4).
  • 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with % 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, you will provide high-level clinical services and leadership within the Townsville Eating Disorder Service. You will deliver evidence-based interventions, support multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to service improvement and professional development initiatives.

Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and registration in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work.
  • Credentialed status or willingness to become credentialed with ANZAED.
  • Authorised Mental Health Practitioner status or willingness to obtain.
  • Evidence of vaccination against VPDs as per Queensland Health policy.
  • A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact: Fiona Smith on

Closing Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-

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