Permanent full-time Forensic Liaison Officer roles (HP4 and NG7) available in the Community Forensic Mental Health Service, Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
Join a dynamic multidisciplinary team supporting high-risk and forensic consumers across North Queensland. Make a meaningful impact in a specialised mental health service committed to excellence and innovation.
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/TV644016
Closing date 16-Oct-2025
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent Full-time
Contact person Benjamin Freedman
Contact details (07) 4433 8116
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About the work unit / facility
The Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS) is a specialised unit within the Townsville Mental Health Service Group. It provides expert consultation, liaison, and support for the care of forensic and high-risk consumers across the Townsville and North West Hospital and Health Services. The team works closely with statewide forensic networks and justice agencies to ensure continuity of care and safe transitions between services.
About your new employer
Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.
We offer:
- Clinical Excellence: Delivering high-quality care through evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Career Growth: Access to professional development, leadership pathways, and academic partnerships.
- Supportive Culture: Inclusive, team-oriented environment with solid peer and clinical support.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a lifestyle-friendly location in North Queensland.
Competitive salary and benefits
- Salary between $4912.70–$5286.40 (HP4) and $5081.10–$5516.60 (NG7).
- 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
Additional benefits include,, and professional development support.
About your opportunity
These roles provide advanced clinical leadership and coordination for forensic and high-risk consumers under the Mental Health Act 2016. You will work across adult and adolescent services, liaising with justice agencies, statewide forensic services, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and compliant care. The positions offer a unique opportunity to influence service delivery and contribute to innovation in forensic mental health.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and registration with AHPRA or AASW (HP4) or Nursing registration with AHPRA (NG7).
- Experience in forensic mental health, risk assessment, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Current C Class Driver's Licence.
- Vaccination requirements as per Queensland Health policy.
- Willingness to travel across the Townsville and North West HHS region.
- A probationary period may apply.
Application details
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact: Benjamin Freedman on (07) 4433 8116.
Closing Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025.
Submit your application via, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.
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