Description
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Location: Townsville QLD
Permanent Full-time or Part-time | Acute Care Team | Townsville University Hospital
Remuneration package up to $157,360 p.a. (f/t) + Benefits
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our Acute Care Team at Townsville University 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.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-level, independent clinical services in line with the Crisis Support Service Model of Service.
- Provide sensitive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing acute stress, suicidality, or mental health crisis.
- Lead and advocate for the mental health needs of consumers, carers, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community-based services to ensure continuity of care.
- Apply expert clinical judgement and contribute to the development of best-practice protocols.
- Supervise and mentor staff, students, volunteers and peer workers, supporting a culture of learning and safety.
- Drive quality improvement and research initiatives to enhance service delivery.
What’s On Offer?
- Permanent full-time or part-time position — hours negotiable to suit your lifestyle
- Remuneration package up to $157,360 p.a. (f/t), including:
* Base salary
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% recreational leave loading
- Generous leave entitlements
- On-call and shift allowances (where applicable)
- Salary packaging options to boost take-home pay
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Access to staff wellness programs
- A supportive workplace environment with strong team culture
- Professional development leave and allowance
- Opportunities for supervision, leadership, and career progression
What You’ll Need
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) and registration with AHPRA.
- Ability to work flexibly across hospital and community settings, including a rotating roster.
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally safe care.
Why Join Us?
- Lead a cutting-edge Crisis Support Service initiative
- Work in a collaborative, consumer-focused environment
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals
- Enjoy professional autonomy and leadership opportunities
Why Townsville?
Townsville offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, affordable living, and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island. With a thriving health and research sector, strong community spirit, and year-round sunshine, it’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything North Queensland has to offer.
Join us and help shape the future of acute mental health support in our community.
Enquiries: Patricia Shirkie on (07) 4433 9480 / Patricia.Shirkie@health.qld.gov.au
Apply online: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV663603
Applications close: Thursday, 13 November 2025.
