Job Title

Senior Clinician - Community Forensic Outreach Service (Therapy Service)Add expected salary to your profile for insightsCommunity Forensic Mental Health Service / Mental Health Service Group / Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS)About your new employerClinical ExcellenceThe Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.Career Growth and DevelopmentWe support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional AdvantageA strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle BenefitsNestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.Salary range: $4912.70 to $5516.60 p.f. (HP4/Nurse Grade 7)4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading12.75% employer contribution to superannuationThe Community Forensic Outreach Service (CFOS) is a team within the broader Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS). CFOS provides high level clinical risk assessment and therapy services for the management of mental health consumers who have committed, are alleged to have committed or are at risk of committing an offence.Requirements:Mandatory qualifications and proof of registrationNG7: Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory. Enter other requirements, e.g., Drivers Licence or desirable quals etc.HP4: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.All employees of the MHSG may be required to work in other areas of the Service.Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.Probation period may apply.Pre-employment checks will be conducted.Applications close: Thursday, 24 July 2025Salary match Number of applicants Skills matchTownsville Hospital and Health Service is the main public healthcare provider, operating 21 facilities within the region including Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island areas.Townsville University Hospital, as the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, serves around 700,000 people, offering advanced medical and surgical specialties.Our commitment is to improve North Queensland''s health through exceptional care, research, and education, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and engagement.We value strong community connections and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land.Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the main public healthcare provider, operating 21 facilities within the region including Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island areas.Townsville University Hospital, as the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, serves around 700,000 people, offering advanced medical and surgical specialties.Our commitment is to improve North Queensland''s health through exceptional care, research, and education, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and engagement.We value strong community connections and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land.Mackay Hospital and Health ServiceMackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD14d agoTeacherTownsville, Northern QLD7d agoJourney Coordinator Stepped Care- Cairns and Townsville #J-18808-Ljbffr