At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialised care for individuals facing substance use concerns in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, a leader in innovative healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, flexible work arrangements, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience a vibrant community with access to both urban and rural facilities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in beautiful North Queensland.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant qualifications and a class C driver's licence.
The predicted salary is between 57 - 61 $ per hour.
Exciting opportunities available now with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
Job details
- Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
- Position type: Part-time
- Occupational group: Health - Nursing
- Classification: Nurse Grade 6 (1)
- Workplace Location: Townsville region
- Job ad reference: QLD/TV695829
- Closing date: 06-Jan-2027
- Salary: $57.76 to $61.85 p.h
- Job duration: TPT, 45.6 hrs p.f, ASAP to 19/12/2027
About your new employer
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 programmes. 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. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements. Salary range: $57.76 to $61.85 p.h. (NG6-1) 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
The Clinical Nurse is responsible for delivering specialised, evidence-based alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) assessment, treatment and care coordination services to individuals, families and groups across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service catchment. The role provides comprehensive clinical care for consumers experiencing substance use concerns, including those undergoing ambulatory withdrawal management, opioid substitution treatment (OST) induction and ongoing treatment. All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
Requirements
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Fiona Layton-Rick on (07) 4433 9600. Applications close: Wednesday, 6 January 2027. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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