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Social Worker (Mental Health Clinician)
Location: Ayr, QLD
Permanent Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight
Burdekin Community Mental Health Service
Remuneration package up to $132,567 p.a. + benefits
This is a great opportunity for a social worker to join a dedicated mental health team supporting the Burdekin community. Based at Ayr Hospital, you’ll provide psychosocial assessment, recovery oriented intervention and support consumers to build independence, wellbeing and participation in meaningful roles and relationships. You’ll work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment that values reflective practice, shared learning and high quality consumer care. New starters are supported through structured orientation, senior clinical guidance and opportunities to further develop advanced mental health skills.
About the Opportunity
The Rural and Remote Mental Health Program delivers mental health and alcohol and drug services to communities across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region. This position is based at the Burdekin Mental Health Service, located within Ayr Hospital.
In this role, you will provide psychosocial assessment, recovery focused intervention, care coordination and advocacy for consumers experiencing complex and severe mental health and/or substance use concerns. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and external service providers to deliver person centred, evidence informed care.
You’ll have the opportunity to work across the lifespan, contribute to integrated models of care and support the wellbeing, independence and social participation of individuals and families within the Burdekin region.
What You’ll Bring
What’s On Offer
What You’ll Need
Mandatory
Highly desirable
Why Join Us
Ayr offers a relaxed, friendly rural lifestyle with easy access to the coast and only a short drive to Townsville. You’ll be part of a team that values professionalism, kindness and shared learning, while contributing to a service that makes a genuine difference in the lives of individuals and families in the Burdekin community.
Enquiries: Brian McRoberts on (07) 4433 0890| [email protected]
Apply online: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV680075
Applications close: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Feel free to contact [email protected] / 1800 630 124.
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