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North Queensland Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Service / Mental Health Service Group / Townsville

About your opportunity

As a Mental Health Clinician within the North Queensland Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Service, you will be providing a flexible mental health clinical service to children and adolescents with severe mental health difficulties and/or substance abuse issues who are involved in the criminal justice system in either, a community outreach, Court, Watch House or Youth Detention Centre setting within a multidisciplinary team environment. You will also provide forensic mental health specific expertise and advice through consultation and liaison and education to key stakeholders working with young people at risk of mental illness and involvement with the Criminal Justice system.

About your new employer

The 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.

We 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).

A 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.

Nestled 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.

Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $79,051 to $122,048 p.a. (HP3/Nurse Grade 6 Band 1)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Additional allowances and entitlements as per relevant award/EB agreement

Professionl development:
Higher education incentive for health practitioners.
Annual professional development allowance.
Dedicated professional development leave.
Access to ongoing training, supervision and career-advancement opportunities

Workplace Culture & Wellbeing:
Supportive, team-focused environment within the Mental Health Service Group
Staff wellbeing and employee assistance programs

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Katherine Thornton on 0409 571 593.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV682988

Applications close: Sunday, 28 June 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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