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Senior Clinician - Community Forensic Outreach Service (Therapy Service)
Community Forensic Mental Health Service, Mental Health Service Group, THHS
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP4, Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV646597 |
| Closing date | 24-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Benjamin Freedman |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 8116 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Community Forensic Mental Health Service / Mental Health Service Group / Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
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. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
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.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $4912.70 to $5516.60 p.f. (HP4/Nurse Grade 7)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
The Community Forensic Outreach Service (CFOS) is a team within the broader Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS). CFOS provides high level clinical risk assessment and therapy services for the management of mental health consumers who have committed, are alleged to have committed or are at risk of committing an offence.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- NG7: Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory. Enter other requirements, e.g., Drivers Licence or desirable quals etc.
- HP4: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
- All employees of the MHSG may be required to work in other areas of the Service.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Applications
Contact: Benjamin Freedman on (07) 4433 8116.
Applications close: Thursday, 24 July 2025
Please download the Role Description.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV646597
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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HP4 Senior Clinician - Community Forensic Outreach Services (Therapy Services) MHSG - New position (Word, 1.32MB)
Role Description
NG7 Senior Clinician - Community Forensic Outreach Services (Therapy Services) MHSG - New position (Word, 1.33MB)
Role Description
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
