Summary
Exciting opportunities available now with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Mental Health Clinicians
Classification: HP4, Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location: Townsville region
Job ad reference: QLD/TV688751
Closing date: 17-Aug-2026
Fortnightly salary: $4912.70 - $5824.20
Job duration: TFT to 16/07/2027 (possible extension - 18 mths)
Contact person: Glenne Aumend
Contact details: (07) 4433 2570 or 0436 934 237. Access the National Relay Service.
About your opportunity
The Rural and Remote Mental Health Program delivers specialist mental health and alcohol and other drug services to communities across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region. Working across multidisciplinary teams located in Palm Island, Ingham, the Burdekin and Charters Towers, the service supports consumers of all ages experiencing complex and severe mental health and alcohol and other drug concerns.
As the Therapeutic Interventions Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the delivery of evidence-based therapeutic interventions across rural and remote mental health services. Based in Townsville, you will provide specialist clinical consultation and support to clinicians working across four community mental health teams, while contributing to the management of consumers with complex presentations.
This is an opportunity to influence service delivery at a regional level through the development, coordination and implementation of evidence-based therapeutic intervention programs. You will lead the delivery of education, training and clinical support to clinicians, helping build capability in therapeutic approaches across the lifespan, including interventions for complex trauma.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why join Townsville HHS?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your clinical expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
With modern healthcare facilities, strong university partnerships, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.
Salary and Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration packages with generous leave entitlements and a strong focus on professional growth.
Packages include
- 17.5% recreational leave loading
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
Professional Development
- Professional development allowance and dedicated leave
- Access to career‐advancement opportunities
Financial Benefits
- Attractive salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
- Additional allowances and entitlements as per relevant award/EB agreement
Workplace Culture & Wellbeing
- Supportive multidisciplinary environment with strong collaboration
- Opportunity to influence practice and build clinical capability
- Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programs
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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