Description
Location: Townsville, QLD
Permanent Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight
Remuneration package up to $157,360 p.a. + additional incentives and benefits
Apply your expertise. Influence forensic mental health practice. Help create safer communities.
Are you an experienced occupational therapist looking for a role that combines complex assessment, specialised therapeutic interventions, clinical leadership and service development? Join the Community Forensic Outreach Service in Townsville and become part of an innovative team delivering contemporary forensic mental health services across North Queensland.
About the Role
In this role you will provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention services for consumers with complex mental health and forensic presentations.
This role combines specialised therapeutic practice with clinical leadership, consultation, supervision and service development within a forensic mental health service.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will apply your professional expertise to comprehensive assessment, intervention planning and risk management, supporting recovery while promoting community safety. You will work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, treating teams and community agencies to deliver recovery-oriented and person-centred care.
In addition to direct clinical work, you will provide consultation, education and support to treating teams across North Queensland, contributing to workforce capability and the delivery of contemporary forensic mental health practice. The role also offers opportunities to provide supervision, mentoring and clinical leadership while contributing to service development within an innovative forensic mental health service.
Why Townsville?
As the capital of North Queensland, Townsville offers the benefits of a thriving regional city, including affordable living, quality schools, tertiary education, and excellent sporting and cultural facilities. Combined with a relaxed coastal lifestyle and strong sense of community, Townsville provides an ideal environment to build both your career and your lifestyle.
Salary and Benefits
Enjoy the opportunity to combine specialist therapeutic practice, clinical leadership, supervision and service development within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
We offer a competitive remuneration package, generous leave entitlements and strong support for professional growth, continuing professional development and career progression.
Queensland Health offers generous leave entitlements designed to support every stage of life and career. Learn more about our leave benefits
Package Includes
- 17.5% recreational leave loading
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
Professional Development
- Annual professional development allowance
- Dedicated professional development leave
- Ongoing careeradvancement opportunities
Financial Benefits
- Salary packaging options to boost take-home pay
- Additional allowances and entitlements in accordance with the relevant award/EB agreement
Workplace Culture & Wellbeing
- Supportive team-focused multidisciplinary environment
- Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and flexible working arrangements (subject to operational requirements)
Relocation Support
- Relocation assistance may be available for the successful candidate
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work within a specialised forensic mental health service
- Diverse and meaningful clinical work with complex forensic presentations
- Clinical leadership, supervision and workforce development opportunities
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Opportunities for innovation, service development and professional growth
- Live and work in beautiful North Queensland with a relaxed lifestyle, affordable living and strong community culture
Take the next step in your career and join a specialised forensic mental health service where you can influence practice, support workforce development and contribute to safer communities.
Enquiries:Ben Freedman on (07) 4433 8116 | Benjamin.Freedman@health.qld.gov.au
For further information or to apply online: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV688425
Applications close:Tuesday, 1 September 2026
