The location
Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history. Discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville.
About the opportunity
The Allied Health Practitioner - Senior in the Charters Towers Community Mental Health Team is responsible for the provision of clinical leadership, high-level coordination of service delivery, and high-level support to staff within the service.
The role of the Allied Health Practitioner - Senior within the Charters Towers Community Mental Health Service in consultation with the Team Leader, is to provide high-level clinical services within a multidisciplinary team across the age spectrum as required, with dedicated provision of high-level assessment, consultation and liaison, case management and therapy services to child and youth, consumers, carers and families within the service area. The position will provide comprehensive specialised mental health assessments and short term coordinated engagement with those consumers who meet the established criteria.
Requirements:
Psychology the successful applicant must possess a four year degree in Psychology (Honours, Graduate Diploma) from an accredited tertiary institution.
Possession of a Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited tertiary institution, or significant progress towards this, would be highly regarded.
Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is required.
Occupational Therapy the successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Occupational Therapy.
Registration with the Occupational Therapist Board Australia (AHPRA) is required.
Social Work the successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Social Work.
Full membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
This is a VPD risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $4912.70 - $5286.40 p.f. (casual rate) (HP4)
Locality allowance
Professional Development allowance and leave
4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome: Janet Smith on (07) 4787 0342
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV691602
Applications close: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
