Clinical Nurse Consultant (Inpatient Mental Health)
Queensland Government
Rockhampton,
Queensland,
Australia
Health and Care
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Job posted on April 15, 2026
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Job Description:
About us:
Welcome to Central Queensland Mental Health, supporting communities across Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana. It's a wide reach, real impact kind of service, with Rockhampton as the main hub (think: where the action happens).
Step into the future of mental health care. A brand-new 32-bed Adult Inpatient Unit is about to open at Rockhampton Hospital, and you could be right there from the start. New facility, new energy, and a genuine chance to help shape how care is delivered.
If you're the right fit, you could score visa sponsorship, relocation support, and even short-term accommodation to get you settled.
About the role:
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you're stepping into a space where you lead, influence, and elevate care every single day. Drive high-quality patient outcomes by bringing your advanced clinical expertise to the table while also shaking things up (in a good way) by introducing best practice, fresh ideas, and smarter ways of working.
You'll practice with a high level of autonomy, making confident decisions, leading from the front, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to get the best outcomes for consumers and their families.
Take on operational leadership, help shape a positive team culture, and champion learning, development, and growth across the workforce.
You'll guide and support staff day-to-day. Helping onboard new team members, providing supervision, and working alongside the Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Facilitator to keep the team strong, supported, and thriving. From contributing to strategy and planning, to improving policies and programs, your voice will directly influence how mental health services are delivered.
About you:
You're a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and all your credentials ready to go. Organised, legit, and good to start when the checks are done. Easy.
You think critically, communicate clearly, and make solid decisions. Care planning, problem solving, and clinical judgement? All in your wheelhouse.
You build positive, professional relationships with ease. You collaborate, contribute, and help create a team environment that's supportive, effective, and genuinely focused on the consumer.
You get involved in quality improvement, service development, and making sure care is always moving toward best practice.
The vibe: Confident. Collaborative. Forward-thinking.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $173,368 is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $70.58 - $76.63 p.h.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Vaccine 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 Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6D680616
Applications close: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
#RockhamptonThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
APPLY NOW
Welcome to Central Queensland Mental Health, supporting communities across Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana. It's a wide reach, real impact kind of service, with Rockhampton as the main hub (think: where the action happens).
Step into the future of mental health care. A brand-new 32-bed Adult Inpatient Unit is about to open at Rockhampton Hospital, and you could be right there from the start. New facility, new energy, and a genuine chance to help shape how care is delivered.
If you're the right fit, you could score visa sponsorship, relocation support, and even short-term accommodation to get you settled.
About the role:
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you're stepping into a space where you lead, influence, and elevate care every single day. Drive high-quality patient outcomes by bringing your advanced clinical expertise to the table while also shaking things up (in a good way) by introducing best practice, fresh ideas, and smarter ways of working.
You'll practice with a high level of autonomy, making confident decisions, leading from the front, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to get the best outcomes for consumers and their families.
Take on operational leadership, help shape a positive team culture, and champion learning, development, and growth across the workforce.
You'll guide and support staff day-to-day. Helping onboard new team members, providing supervision, and working alongside the Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Facilitator to keep the team strong, supported, and thriving. From contributing to strategy and planning, to improving policies and programs, your voice will directly influence how mental health services are delivered.
About you:
You're a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and all your credentials ready to go. Organised, legit, and good to start when the checks are done. Easy.
You think critically, communicate clearly, and make solid decisions. Care planning, problem solving, and clinical judgement? All in your wheelhouse.
You build positive, professional relationships with ease. You collaborate, contribute, and help create a team environment that's supportive, effective, and genuinely focused on the consumer.
You get involved in quality improvement, service development, and making sure care is always moving toward best practice.
The vibe: Confident. Collaborative. Forward-thinking.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $173,368 is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $70.58 - $76.63 p.h.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Vaccine 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 Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6D680616
Applications close: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
#RockhamptonThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.