Job Description 1 x full-time, ongoing | Better Connect Consortium Rockhampton, Hervey Bay, Emerald or Gympie/Sunshine Coast Regional travel $116,000 - $135,000 (based on experience & quals) 12% Super up to $18,550 salary packaging Hybrid role to support a work life balance This is a unique opportunity which sees you work across the 8 partnering organisations. Lead clinical excellence across a collaborative mental health system If you’re a senior clinician looking to influence practice on a broader scale, this is your opportunity to drive clinical quality, strengthen governance, and shape a connected, recovery‑oriented mental health and AOD system across multiple partner organisations. As Clinical Services Manager (CSM) , you’ll provide consortium‑wide clinical leadership — supporting consistent, trauma‑informed, evidence‑based practice, without holding operational management of programs. It’s the perfect role if you thrive on collaboration, coaching clinical leaders, and guiding system‑level improvement. Your role, your impact As Clinical Services Manager, you will: Provide clinical leadership and governance across the Better Connect consortium. Support person‑centred , evidence‑based, trauma‑informed practice. Offer expert advice on clinical risk, ethical practice and quality improvement. Lead and develop Clinical Supervisors, strengthening reflective practice. Coordinate cross‑consortium workforce development and shared training. Partner collaboration - Work closely with partner organisations to improve integration and consistency. Represent Better Connect in sector forums and contribute to service design and innovation. What's in it for you At Each you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide: Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety Supportive & inclusive culture – Join a genuinely fun, inclusive workplace led by a manager who invests in their people, champions your growth, and supports you to develop in the direction you want to take your career. Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment. Relocation support - If you have relocated permanently for work purposes you may be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs. Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family. Employee benefits - Maxxia offer a range of benefits to their salary packaging customers including cashback from over 400 retailers (including supermarkets, cinemas, travel, clothing retailers). Build Strong Connections – Develop trusted relationships with families, service providers, and the community. About you You’re an experienced mental health clinician and leader who brings: Strong clinical governance and quality improvement experience. Skilled in clinical supervision and supporting supervisors. Able to influence practice and culture without direct operational authority. Collaborative, relationship‑focused, and confident engaging diverse stakeholders. Strong knowledge of MHAODSP frameworks and sector standards. Consortium/multi‑agency experience is highly desirable. You will hold: A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing, or a related discipline A postgraduate mental health qualification or equivalent specialist mental health training and experience A recognised mental health credential (e.g. AMHSW, credentialed mental health nurse, or equivalent) Postgraduate qualifications in leadership, management, or clinical governance are desirable.
