Advanced Psychologist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist (Identified) (Team Leader)

Social, Emotional, Mental Wellbeing Team, Townsville, QLD

Remuneration up to $14,384 p.m. + additional incentives and benefits | Temporary Full-time to 30 June 2027

Lead culturally responsive mental health care and help shape better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Use your advanced clinical expertise, cultural knowledge and leadership skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing complex mental health and alcohol and other drug challenges.

As part of the Social, Emotional, Mental Wellbeing Team, you will provide advanced clinical leadership and specialist trauma-informed mental health care while supporting the delivery of culturally safe and responsive services across Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Working collaboratively with Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service (TAIHS), consumers, families and multidisciplinary teams, you will help strengthen access, equity and wellbeing outcomes.

This influential role combines advanced clinical practice, workforce leadership, service improvement and community partnership to strengthen access to care and advance health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the region.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in advancing culturally safe, trauma-informed mental health care. You'll work within a collaborative and culturally committed environment where your expertise, lived experience and professional leadership are recognised and valued.

Working in partnership with TAIHS and multidisciplinary mental health teams, you'll help drive service improvement, influence models of care, build workforce capability and contribute to improved health equity outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Salary and benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, generous leave entitlements and opportunities for professional growth and leadership development, including:

• Base salary range: $5557.50 to $5798.90 per fortnight

• Annual leave: 4-6 weeks per year with 14%-17.5% leave loading

• Superannuation: 12.75% employer contribution

• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment with strong cultural leadership

• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate

• Short commutes, affordable living and a family friendly workplace

• Relocation assistance may be available for the successful candidate

Why Townsville?

Build your career. Lead change. Strengthen community.

Townsville offers a unique opportunity to combine an advanced clinical career with an exceptional North Queensland lifestyle. Enjoy beautiful beaches, Magnetic Island, outdoor adventures and a vibrant regional community while contributing to meaningful health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As North Queensland's largest regional city, Townsville provides diverse professional opportunities, strong community connections and the chance to make a lasting impact through culturally responsive healthcare.

Requirements 

Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, this is an identified position, and applicants must be Indigenous to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. The successful applicant will bring the cultural capability, knowledge and lived experience required to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, families, communities and stakeholders. 

Applicants must possess one of the following: 

• Psychology: A four-year degree in Psychology (Honours or Graduate Diploma) from an accredited tertiary institution and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

• Social Work: A tertiary degree (or equivalent) in Social Work from an accredited tertiary institution and eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

• Occupational Therapy: A tertiary degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy from an accredited tertiary institution and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

Highly regarded:

• Postgraduate qualifications or advanced certification in trauma-focused therapies such as TF-CBT, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing or similar evidence-based approaches

• Experience delivering mental health programs within primary care, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services or the non-government sector

Apply now

Bring your advanced clinical expertise, cultural knowledge and leadership skills to a role where you can influence service delivery, strengthen workforce capability and improve mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Join a team committed to culturally safe care, health equity and meaningful partnerships with communities across North Queensland.

Enquiries: Tulha Aga on (07) 4433 9752 | [email protected]  
For further information or to apply online: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV691101
Applications close: Thursday, 1 October 2026