Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) is transforming its mental health services and is expanding its psychology leadership workforce to include experienced social workers and occupational therapists.

Joining QCS as a Senior Mental Health Clinician during this time will be an immense moment in your career. You will be an integral part to the first steps in this significant change at Maryborough Correctional Centre.

Read on for more information about this incredibly rewarding role and why you should consider QCS as the next step in your career.

Job details

At Maryborough Correctional Centre, we have a Senior Metal Health Clinician opportunity available to provide mental health services that promote well-being and safety, and where you can make a real difference to improving rehabilitation and post-release outcomes.

Maryborough Correctional Centre, located about seven kilometres north of Maryborough, is a multi-purpose, secure custody facility, that provides secure and residential accommodation.

The centre is also a remand and reception centre for offenders from Bundaberg to Gympie and accommodates protection prisoners.

The centre has four industry workshops - two metal fabrication workshops, one timber processing workshop and a textile workshop. These workshops not only provide employment for prisoners but also the fabrication of products for businesses and community organisations.

The centre also has a range of programs and educational courses designed to assist prisoners with their rehabilitation and reintegration.

The following mandatory requirements apply to this role:

For Psychologists:

• The possession of a tertiary degree qualification in Psychology or Behavioural Science from a recognised tertiary institution and full general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).

For Social Workers:

• The possession of a tertiary degree qualification accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Eligibility for membership of the Australian AASW is mandatory. Eligibility is dependent on the candidate having completed a tertiary degree qualification accredited by the AASW and the candidate does not have any other outstanding professional competency or ethical issues, or complaints known to the AASW which may preclude membership to the association.

For Occupational Therapists:

• The possession of a tertiary degree qualification in Occupational Therapy from a recognised tertiary institution and registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).

The job description contains further details of requisite qualifications and role requirements. Please apply if this sounds like the next career opportunity for you.

For more information on the QCS Mental Health Strategy 2022-2027, please follow this link.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Suitable applicants from this process may also be considered for a suitability pool for subsequent identical or similar vacancies that occur within 12 months of the closing date of this advertisement which may include vacancies within other centres.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please call the QCS Mental Health Careers team at 07 3565 7252.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you have a health condition, disability, or cultural or linguistic background that requires adjustments, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We will support you to participate equitably throughout the recruitment process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/684155/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 15th April 2026

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Part-time position (0.6 FTE) - 43.5 hours per fortnight

Documents

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

• 684155 26 - Role Description (PDF, 631KB)
  
  
  684155 26 - Applicant Information Guide (PDF, 957KB)