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The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker based in the UK and ready for a new adventure? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join a leading multidisciplinary team in Queensland, Australia as a Senior Clinician. This role is ideal for professionals seeking career growth, lifestyle change, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
About the role
As a Senior Clinician you will:
About the Service – Forensic Mental Health Focus
This position sits within the Community Forensic Outreach Service (CFOS), part of Queensland’s Community Forensic Mental Health Service. CFOS provides high-level clinical risk assessment and therapy for individuals who have committed, are alleged to have committed, or are at risk of committing an offence.
A newer component of CFOS is the CFOS Therapy Service, which delivers formulation-driven psychological interventions tailored to complex clinical presentations. In addition to direct clinical work, this role supports consultation-liaison services and capacity building across general mental health teams and regional Hospital and Health Services (HHS).
Key Responsibilities
Who You Are
What We Offer
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Essential Requirements
Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
Highly Regarded
Experience in forensic mental health or working with complex clinical presentations.
Why Join Us?
Why Townsville?
Townsville offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, affordable living, and year-round sunshine. With easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island, and tropical rainforests, it’s perfect for those who love nature, culture, and community. UK clinicians who’ve made the move describe it as “life-changing”—a place where professional fulfilment meets personal wellbeing.
Enquiries: Ben Freedman on +61 7 4433 8116 / [email protected]
Apply online: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV655435
Applications close: Thursday, 18 September 2025.
Feel free to contact [email protected] / 1800 630 124.
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