Mental Health Care Coordinator

REF: REF273
Date listed: 19 Nov 2025
Location: Kingaroy & Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD
Salary: 103000
Category: Mental Health & AOD
Type: Permanent

Mental Health Care Coordinator – Emerald

HiTalent Recruitment is seeking a committed and community-focused Mental Health Care Coordinator to join a well-respected Not-for-Profit organisation in Emerald. This service forms part of a large, collaborative program delivering accessible, mental health support across the region.

Are you a dedicated mental health professional who thrives in coordination, engagement, and collaborative care?

In this position, you will play a pivotal role in supporting clients as they enter the service, providing brief interventions, coordinating care pathways, and ensuring seamless, person-centred support.

Responsibilites

Be the first point of contact for clients referred via the Head to Health Phone Line and other pathways.
Lead and coordinate each client’s care journey, ensuring smooth transitions and high-quality outcomes.
Provide early engagement, brief interventions, and aftercare support.
Work collaboratively within a multi-agency model, building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
Oversee care planning, service navigation, and transitions between service streams.
Engage with the lived-experience workforce and local hub partners to strengthen community support networks.

Qualifications & Registration

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, or a related discipline.
Professional registration or membership (AHPRA, AASW, PACFA) – highly regarded.

Experience & Capabilities

Demonstrated experience in mental health and/or AOD settings.
Strong understanding of mental health systems, stepped-care approaches, and brief-intervention models.
Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
Proven collaboration skills with diverse services and professionals.
Experience supporting clients in community-based or recovery-oriented frameworks.

Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate: From $51 per hour + 12% Super
Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free plus $2,650 meals & entertainment
Remote Area Benefits: Opportunity to incrrease your salary packaging limit upto double.
Relocation support available
4 weeks annual leave + additional purchased leave options
17% annual leave loading
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing training, learning, and career development opportunities
Supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment