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The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is looking for a Senior Mental Health Clinician to support community health and well-being across Far North Queensland. The Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing Service offers free counselling and support to people living and working in rural and remote areas.
In this role, you will be dedicated to client-centred care and improving the well-being of people in the communities we serve. On a day-to-day basis, you will be involved in the delivery of psychological therapies to people presenting with mild to moderate mental health needs. In remote locations, you will work with people from various cultures and will have the flexibility to provide care tailored to their needs.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for Clinicians who meet the following criteria;
This full-time role is based in Cairns, with fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) travel to the Cape York Peninsula. You’ll work in the community Monday to Thursday, and every second week, have an admin day at the RFDS Cairns Base. You will stay overnight in the communities (up to 3 nights per week), where we’ll provide accommodation, a vehicle, and daily allowances. Initially, this role will be on a maximum contract until Jun 30, 2026.
What might a typical day look like?
When you join our team, you will travel to various communities, from the Northern Peninsula Area to Wujal Wujal. Typically, you will be assigned to one or up to three communities within this region. In each community you will be;
The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Why Join the RFDS Mental Health and Wellbeing Service?
The connections you establish while working in small communities and witnessing people thrive will be truly rewarding as you contribute to a trusted brand within the communities we serve. In this role, you will join a team of highly skilled professionals renowned among their peers for the complexity of their work and the remarkable level of independence it demands. The following benefits will also be provided to you;
Interested?
If you would like any further information, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected] or call 07 3852 7553. Alternatively, please get in touch with the Manager of the Far North Mental Health team Jos Middleton, at [email protected]
Please Apply Here
This position will be open until the 8th of August 2025. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon, as we’ll start reviewing applications before the deadline.
Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence. Before the appointment, you will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications/registrations and evidence of immunity or vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases. You will also be required to complete the RFDS credentialing process.
Please note- non-AHPRA registered professionals will need to obtain a blue card and undertake a criminal history check during the recruitment process. It is a mandatory requirement to have a valid driver's licence.
Feel free to contact [email protected] / 1800 630 124.
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