Mental Health Workforce Hub
Whether you’re starting or advancing your career, the mental health sector offers an abundance of opportunities.
On this Hub, you can discover diverse roles, find training providers, and explore real-world stories of mental health professionals making a difference.
Join a growing, in-demand workforce
In 2023, HTQ completed a Health Research Needs Assessment, identifying 9 top priority areas – mental health was one of these.
The National Mental Health Workforce Strategy 2022-2032 supports this.
Queensland’s mental health sector offers many opportunities. Through this Hub, HTQ is supporting the growth and development of individuals, leading to a more educated and supported workforce, and ultimately better patient outcomes. We hope the Mental Health Workforce Hub helps you discover the right pathway for you.
Find career inspiration, opportunities, and education
Exploring your career pathway options?
Looking for inspiration from others in Queensland’s mental health workforce? Learn about career pathways, training opportunities, and course providers here in Queensland.
Meet Queensland’s mental health workforce
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Sarah Pflanz
Advanced Social Worker
Child and Youth Mental Health Services, Children’s Health Queensland
Dr Timothy Leow
Psychiatry Registrar
Child and Youth Mental Health Services, Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Jessica Pulis
Senior Mental Health Clinician and Occupational Therapist
Mackay Hospital and Health Service
Chris Pye
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
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Discover recent mental health research
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Research Case Studies Professor Selena Bartlett and her research on neuroscience and neuroplasticity
With over 30 years of experience, our lab uses advanced brain imaging, molecular biology, AI,…
Professor Sonja March’s digital CBT programs for child and adolescent anxiety
Developing and sharing free, evidence-based digital tools for child and adolescent mental health. Our research…
Decision-making problems in psychotic disorders with Dr James Kesby
This research uses preclinical and clinical testing to uncover decision-making issues in psychosis, aiming to…
Dr Daniel Wilson’s research on eating disorders
Eating disorders impact young people and families. This research aims to predict effective treatments, ensuring…
