Location:  Ayr, Burdekin Shire, Queensland  

The Opportunity 

Explore a change of pace in the rural community of Ayr, where the next step in your career awaits. 

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking a passionate Psychologist to join the Burdekin Community Mental Health Service. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a regional setting while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of North Queensland. 

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering expert mental health and alcohol and drug interventions to individuals and families across the lifespan. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive, community-focused environment with strong professional development pathways. 

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will: 

• Provide comprehensive intake, assessment, care planning, intervention, and groupwork services. 

• Deliver evidence-based mental health and ATODS interventions across the lifespan. 

• Collaborate with other service providers to ensure continuity of care. 

• Participate in crisis management and intervention as required. 

• Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives. 

What’s On Offer 

• Permanent full-time employment?– two positions available 

• Attractive salary: $3030.00 to $4453.50 p.f. (HP3) 

• Generous leave entitlements?including 14–17.5% leave loading 

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 

• Salary packaging options?to increase your take-home pay 

• Flexible work arrangements?to support work-life balance 

• Staff wellness programs?and a supportive team culture 

• Professional development leave and allowance 

• Career progression opportunities?within Townsville HHS 

What You’ll Need 

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology and registration with AHPRA 

• Current Class C driver’s licence 

• This is a?Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role?– Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis 

• Pre-employment checks including criminal history clearance 

• Experience in rural or remote mental health settings is highly regarded 

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a regionally based team making a real difference 

• Enjoy professional autonomy and collaborative practice 

• Discover the Burdekin – Australia’s sugar cane capital, rich in culture and community spirit 

Contact 

Enquiries:    Brian McRoberts (07) 4783 0890 | [email protected] 

Apply online:    https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV658798  

Applications Close:    Sunday, 12 October 2025