Prison Mental Health Worker

2 days ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Full time $104,000 - $164,212 per year
About us:

The Central Queensland Mental Health – Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to the residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands & Banana areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000) with services located in each area. Rockhampton is the principal service centre and as such provides the administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, in addition being the location of Acute Adult Inpatient facilities and an Adult Community Care Unit.

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About the role:

As a Senior Clinician, successful applicants will be required to provide training, mentoring and support for less experienced clinicians in the Forensic Services Team. They may also be required to undertake other clinical duties as per the direction of the Team Manager.

The Prison Mental Health Service is supported by the Queensland Forensic Mental Health Service (QFMHS), which is led by the Director and Operations Manager, QFMHS, (based in the Metro North) with the support of the Service Managers and six state-wide positions, coordinating CLS, PMHS, the Forensic Liaison Officer Network, Indigenous Forensic Mental Health, Classified Patients, and Community Risk Management.

About you:

Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Social Work (+ Working with Children Clearance)
  • Registered Nurse

While not mandatory, eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be highly desirable.

  • Applicants who are Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community are encouraged to apply.
What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 p.a. is comprised of:

  • An hourly rate between $ $72.58 p.h.
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

  • Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
  • Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
  • Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
  • Fitness Passport
  • Professional Development Allowance
  • Locality Allowance
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

  • Your current CV or resume, including referees.
  • A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
  • Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

  1. Contact
  2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5I663372

Applications close: Tuesday, 14 October 2025

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