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Senior Clinical Lead - Community Forensic Mental Health Service


Mental Health Service Group, Townsville

Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service.


Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Mental Health Clinicians
Classification HP5, Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV652973
Closing date 02-Sep-2025
Job duration Permanent Full-time
Contact person Benjamin Freedman
Contact details (07) 4433 8116
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About your new employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University.

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

What's on offer?

Clinical Nurse Consultant
Remuneration package of up to $164,696 p.a., comprising base salary range of $132,562 - $143,924 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7).

Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - Advanced
Remuneration package of up to $172,615 p.a., comprising base salary range of $144,991 - $151,289 p.a. (HP5).

Employee benefits include:

About your opportunity
The purpose of this role is to provide advanced clinical leadership to the teams within Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS) in partnership with the CFMHS Team Leader.

Requirements:

  • Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association. 
  • This position requires the incumbent to operate a class “C” motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. 

Please refer to the NG7 or HP5 role descriptions for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries: Benjamin Freedman on (07) 4433 8116.

Applications close: 02/09/2025.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV652973

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Last updated
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