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Clinical Nurse Consultant / Senior Psychologist / Senior Occupational Therapist / Senior Social Worker (Therapy Service)


Community Forensic Mental Health Service, Townsville

Summary


Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service.


Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4, Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV688425
Closing date 01-Sep-2026
Job duration
Contact person Benjamin Freedman
Contact details (07) 4433 8116
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About your opportunity

Join the Court and Forensic Outreach Service (CFOS), a specialist statewide mental health service providing specialist forensic assessment, intervention and consultation for consumers with complex mental health and offending-related needs.

This rewarding role combines clinical risk assessment, formulation-driven therapy and consultation-liaison services. You'll contribute to the growing CFOS Therapy Service, delivering specialised interventions that support positive behavioural change and improved outcomes for consumers with complex forensic mental health needs.

Working within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll also provide consultation, training, mentoring and supervision, helping to build forensic mental health capability across Queensland while developing your own expertise in this highly specialised area of practice.

Why join Townsville HHS?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your clinical expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

With modern healthcare facilities, strong university partnerships, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.

Salary and Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration packages with generous leave entitlements and a strong focus on professional growth.

Packages include

  • 17.5% recreational leave loading
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Professional Development

  • Annual professional development allowance
  • Dedicated professional development leave
  • Access to ongoing career‑advancement opportunities
  • Opportunity to develop expertise in forensic mental health assessment and intervention

Financial Benefits

  • Attractive salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
  • Additional allowances and entitlements as per relevant award/EB agreement

Workplace Culture & Wellbeing

  • Supportive environment with strong multidisciplinary collaboration 
  • Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programs
  • Specialist clinical supervision and mentorship within a highly experienced team

Please refer to the Role Description for further details. 

Take the next step in your career and be part of a leading statewide specialist service.

Enquiries: Benjamin Freedman on (07) 4433 8116.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV688425

Applications close: 01/09/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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