Step inside the wire and join a team changing lives from the inside out as the Mental Health Clinician.

We are seeking a passionate Mental Health Clinician to join our Forensic Mental Health team to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing care to clients in custody and support their transition back into the community. Whether you’re a Clinical Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist, you’ll work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team to provide patient centred care.

Use your clinical expertise, resilience, and compassion to deliver meaningful interventions in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Apply now for this permanent, full time opportunity!

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Woorabinda and Central Highlands districts and adult patients of the Central West Hospital and Health Service (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000).

Rockhampton is the principal service centre for this area and as such provides the medical coverage, professional supervision, and administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, support for accreditation and implementation of programs as well as acute inpatient facilities for the Central Queensland Mental Health teams. Rockhampton Mental Health Service Inpatient Unit, Older Persons Inpatient Unit and Acute Care Team are located on the campus of Rockhampton Hospital.

About the role:

This position provides clinical and case management support to clients of the Prison Mental Health Service to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes for this complex group. In addition, this position liaises with all relevant clinical and non-clinical stakeholders within the correctional environment as well as with non-clinical support workers in the community to coordinate a holistic approach to recovery and wellbeing with a particular focus on the transition phase surrounding release from custody.

About you:

Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Registered Nurse

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,566 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.59 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5K669384

Applications close: Tuesday, 2 December 2025

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK5K669384 - Mental Health Transition Clinician (PDF)
  
  RK5K669384 - Clinical Nurse Mental Health Transition (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)