Charters Towers Community Mental Health Service | North Queensland
Permanent Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight
Make a real difference—where it matters most
Are you a passionate mental health clinician ready to take your skills into a rural and regional setting where your impact is truly felt?
We’re looking for a dedicated clinician to join our Community Mental Health team in Charters Towers, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.
Why this role is different
This is more than a clinical role—it’s an opportunity to practise autonomous, relationship-focused care in a regional service where no two days are the same and your clinical judgement is highly valued.
You’ll work across the lifespan, providing mental health assessment, case management, and therapeutic support to people experiencing complex and severe mental health challenges, including co-occurring alcohol and drug concerns.
From intake and triage through to ongoing care and consultation within local hospitals and emergency departments, you’ll gain exposure to a broad, rewarding scope of practice while making a tangible difference.
What you’ll be doing
- Delivering evidence-based mental health assessment and treatment
- Providing case management and coordinating care for complex presentations
- Supporting consumers across the lifespan in community and clinical settings
- Contributing to intake, triage, and crisis response
- Providing consultation to the local hospitals and emergency departments
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Why join Townsville Hospital and Health Service?
You’ll be part of one of the largest health services in northern Australia, with access to:
- Strong clinical leadership and multidisciplinary support
- Ongoing professional development, supervision, and education
- Opportunities to grow your career within a large and diverse health service
- A commitment to culturally safe, person-centred care
Live and work in Charters Towers
Enjoy the benefits of regional living without sacrificing connectivity or opportunity.
Charters Towers offers a welcoming, community-focused lifestyle with affordable living, wide open spaces, and a strong sense of connection. Located just 1.5 hours from Townsville, you’ll have easy access to coastal living, major amenities, and travel options—allowing you to balance career progression with lifestyle and wellbeing.
What you’ll bring
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Experience or strong interest in mental health nursing
- A commitment to recovery-oriented, consumer-centred care
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a regional setting
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary + 12.75% super
- 17.5% recreational leave loading
- Professional development allowance + leave
- Flexible working arrangements (where possible)
- Relocation support, including assistance with costs and temporary accommodation (for eligible applicants)
- A genuinely supportive, team-focused work environment
Ready to apply?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your mental health nursing career and want to make a real difference in a rural community, we’d love to hear from you.
Enquiries: Janet Smith on (07) 4787 0342 | Janet.Smith6@health.qld.gov.au
Apply online: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV686140
Applications close: Wednesday, 5 August 2026
