Clinical Nurse Consultant - Crisis Support Space

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Salary packaging

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a clinically skilled Mental Health Nurse to provide high-level crisis support and leadership across the Crisis Support Space in Rockhampton. You will work with the Emergency Department, consumers and carers to ensure timely, safe and person-centred care.

You will lead clinical practice, mentor staff, apply the Mental Health Act 2016 and drive service improvements in collaboration with partners across CQ.

Qualifications

• Current registration and/or a practising certificate. Postgraduate mental health qualifications highly desirable.
• Credentialed Mental Health Nurse status with ACMHN and AMHP appointment welcomed, or willingness to work towards them.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level mental health support and clinical leadership in crisis situations.
• Collaborate with Emergency Department, guests, families, carers, peer workers and health professionals to ensure timely support.
• Provide clinical oversight of the Crisis Support Space, identify and manage risks, and support smooth transitions between CSS and other services.
• Coach and mentor peer and non-clinical staff; contribute to clinical procedures and protocols to improve service.
• Promote culturally safe and inclusive care and advocate for consumers and carers.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mental health assessment

Risk assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Referrals

Mental Health Act 2016

Culturally safe care

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

Postgraduate mental health qualifications

Credentialed Mental Health Nurse status (ACMHN/AMHP)

Job description

About us:CQMHAODS supports people across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana, reaching more than 250,000 people across CQ.We provide specialist mental health and alcohol and other drugs care through services located across the region. Rockhampton is our principal service centre and is home to our acute adult inpatient facilities, while Gladstone has an Adult Step-Up Step-Down facility and Rockhampton has a Community Care Unit.We work alongside hospitals, health services, community organisations and private providers to connect people with the right support, reduce the impact of mental illness and AOD concerns, and support recovery.About the role:Bring your clinical expertise. Provide high-level mental health support, clinical leadership and expert guidance to people experiencing a crisis, while promoting dignity, safety and wellbeing.Be the connector. Work closely with guests, families, carers, peer workers, the Emergency Department and other health professionals to make sure people get the right support at the right time.Keep things safe and moving. Provide clinical oversight of the Crisis Support Space (CSS), identify and manage risks, and help people navigate smoothly between the CSS, Emergency Department and other services.Lead, support and improve. Champion best practice, mentor and support peer and non-clinical workers, contribute to clinical procedures and protocols, and help shape a safe, collaborative and recovery-focused service.About you:Current registration and/or a practising certificate, with postgraduate mental health qualifications highly desirable. Credentialed Mental Health Nurse status with ACMHN and AMHP appointment are also welcomed , or a willingness to work towards them.Bring strong clinical expertise in mental health assessment, risk assessment, therapeutic interventions, referrals and applying the Mental Health Act 2016, with the confidence to make sound decisions in complex situations.Build strong relationships with consumers, carers, peer workers, professionals and community partners. You'll bring excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills, along with a genuine commitment to culturally safe and inclusive care.Provide clinical leadership, advocate for consumers and carers, and help grow and improve the Crisis Support Space model. You'll be comfortable working independently, adapting to changing needs and finding better ways to deliver safe, person-centred care.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $174,208 p.a. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6J694383NApplications close: Wednesday, 21 October 2026#Rockhampton #GladstoneThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.