Ready to advance your Psychology career? This is your moment. Join Forensic Mental Health make your impact changing lives and supporting the communities most vulnerable patients.

Use your expert clinical skills within CQ’s most challenging yet rewarding custodial setting as our next Senior Psychologist. Work with a committed multidisciplinary team and help shape better outcomes for adults in forensic mental health.

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Job details

About us:

At the heart of Central Queensland, the Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provides specialist mental health, alcohol and other drug support to communities across Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, the Central Highlands and the Banana region.

With Rockhampton as our main hub, we deliver both acute inpatient care and community‑based recovery services, working side‑by‑side with hospitals, primary health providers and community organisations to ensure people receive the right care at the right time.

We believe in support that's collaborative, compassionate and grounded in community - because in Central Queensland, looking after each other is simply who we are. Don't believe us? Take Solveigh's word for it! > Psychology | Instagram

About the role:

• Deliver high-level clinical consultation, psychological assessments, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients of the Prison Mental Health Service with complex mental health presentations, including triage, diagnosis, treatment planning, and discharge, while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with professional standards and ethics.
• Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members, correctional services, external agencies, clients, and families to provide specialist psychology advice, education, and support, while maintaining client confidentiality and contributing to a positive team culture and safe working environment.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to less experienced clinicians and psychology students, lead the development and review of clinical practices and resources, and drive quality improvement, research activities, and data collection related to therapeutic interventions.
• Actively participate in performance planning, continuing professional education, clinical supervision, mandatory training, and quality initiatives to maintain high standards of care, professional credentialing, and compliance with relevant safety and quality frameworks.

About you:

• Is it a mandatory requirement to hold a four-year degree in Psychology with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration and while not mandatory, having eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be highly desirable.
• You demonstrate exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong, respectful working relationships with clients, carers, multidisciplinary teams, corrective services, partner agencies, and academic stakeholders.
• You bring a proven ability to contribute to service development through clinical supervision, education, training, and research, showing initiative and leadership in advancing psychological practice.
• You possess advanced clinical knowledge and independent practice capability in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence‑based intervention, with experience working confidently and safely in complex custodial or forensic mental health environments.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 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) RK6F684757

Applications close: Sunday, 21 June 2026

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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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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6F684757 - Physchologist Senior (Prison Mental Health Services) (PDF)