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Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist - Forensic Psychiatrist
Roma Street, Brisbane
A temporary part-time (0.8 FTE) opportunity to provide specialist psychiatric services to forensic and high risk consumers across southern and central Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MH682504 |
| Closing date | 05-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Up to 12 months |
| Contact person | Katherine Moss |
| Contact details | (07) 3837 5820 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist – Forensic Psychiatrist plays a pivotal role in delivering expert forensic psychiatric assessment, treatment and advisory services to individuals with complex mental health and risk profiles across Queensland. Working within the Queensland Forensic Mental Health Service (QFMHS), this position supports safe, coordinated and evidence‑based care for consumers involved with, or at risk of involvement with, the criminal justice system.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Provision of specialist forensic mental health input to Hospital and Health Service (HHS) mental health services through consultation and liaison, intervention and educational services.
- Undertake consultation, assessment, interventions and training in relation to areas of general violence risk as well as specialist problem areas (e.g. stalking, arson and sex offending.
- Provide timely feedback to referring services, including the provision of reports, as per the Chief Psychiatrist Policy for the Treatment and care of patients subject to a Forensic Order, Treatment Support Order or other identified Higher Risk Patients and in line with the Statewide Violence Risk Assessment and Management Framework.
- Provide psychiatry support to the various arms of the QFMHS as required. Work in partnership across the Queensland Forensic Mental Health service system.
- Implementation of treatment interventions with high-risk patients.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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