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Clinical Nurse Consultant
Brisbane
Provide advanced mental health clinical consultancy and risk assessment, supporting high‑risk individuals through collaboration with police and multidisciplinary teams.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MH686593 |
| Closing date | 12-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | 7 Months |
| Contact person | Melissa Liessi |
| Contact details | (07) 3837 5820 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Provide advanced clinical expertise as a Clinical Nurse Consultant within the Queensland Fixated Threat Assessment Centre, supporting the delivery of specialised forensic mental health services. This role focuses on undertaking risk triage, mental health screening, and assessment in collaboration with Queensland Police Service and multidisciplinary mental health teams, to identify and manage individuals of concern within the community.
You will deliver high-level clinical leadership, coordination, and consultation for complex cases, contributing to the development of care plans, interagency collaboration, and information sharing across health, law enforcement, and judicial stakeholders. The role also involves supporting education, mentorship, and service improvement initiatives to enhance clinical practice and service outcomes.
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:
- Provide advanced clinical assessment, triage, and mental health risk management
- Deliver expert consultation and leadership in complex forensic mental health cases
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including law enforcement and external stakeholders
- Support education, mentoring, and workforce capability development
- Contribute to service development, data management, and quality improvement initiatives
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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