Location:

Ingham, QLD

Lead Community Mental Health Care That Makes a Difference
Step into a meaningful leadership role where clinical excellence meets compassionate connection. As the Senior Allied Health Practitioner in the Ingham Community Mental Health Team, your expertise will shape recovery pathways, strengthen team capacity, and deliver evidence-based care where it matters most.

The opportunity
Step into a senior leadership role where you'll shape person-centred mental health care across the lifespan. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll drive service excellence, empower professional growth, and lead meaningful outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. Your influence will help cultivate a values-driven culture built on respect, fairness, accountability, and transparency.

Key responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments, case coordination, and therapy services across child, youth, adult, and older age groups.
• Conduct intake assessments and support crisis interventions on a rostered basis.
• Collaborate with consumers and carers to co-design meaningful recovery pathways.
• Lead clinical education, professional development, and mentoring initiatives.
• Partner with government and community organisations to support holistic service delivery.

What’s on offer?
Temporary Full-time from 08/09/2025 up to 04/09/2026 (with the possibility of extension – not exceeding 2 years).

Remuneration package of up to $157,360 p.a., comprising base salary range of $128,169 - $137,918 p.a. (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (HP4), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).

Additional benefits
On-call and shift allowances (if applicable)

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Attractive salary sacrificing options
Generous leave entitlements
Flexible working arrangements

Staff wellness programs
Supportive workplace environment

Role requirements

• The successful applicant must possess a four-year degree in Psychology (Honours, Graduate Diploma) from an accredited tertiary institution and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• This position requires the incumbent to hold a ‘C’ class motor vehicle licence.

Working for Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
At Townsville HHS our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce, offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.

We offer more than just a job, we offer a career with impact, a lifestyle with balance, and a community with heart. Whether you’re working in a coastal hub or a rural setting, THHS empowers you to grow, lead, and belong.

About the location
Nestled between tropical rainforests and the Coral Sea, Ingham is a vibrant regional town in North Queensland known for its rich Italian heritage, laid-back lifestyle, and stunning natural surrounds. From the breathtaking Wallaman Falls to the bird-filled Wetlands, Ingham offers a unique blend of culture, community, and outdoor adventure. With affordable living, friendly locals, and easy access to Townsville, it’s a place where work-life balance is part of everyday life.

Enquiries: Chris Rosin on (07) 4720 3035 / [email protected]

For further information or to apply online:  https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV651081

Applications close: Thursday, 21 August 2025.