Description

Location: Townsville QLD 

Permanent Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight 

Remuneration package up to $132,568 p.a. + benefits 

Join a specialist multidisciplinary team delivering impactful mental health care to vulnerable young people across North Queensland. 

An exciting opportunity is available for an Occupational Therapist to join the North Queensland Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Service (AFMHS). Based in Townsville, this role provides flexible, evidence based clinical services to adolescents with mental health and substance use challenges who are involved in, or at risk of entering, the youth justice system. 

Working across a variety of settings, including community outreach, Courts, Watch Houses and Youth Detention Centres, you will support young people with complex and high-risk presentations to improve functional outcomes, participation and overall wellbeing. 

About the Role 

The Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Service provides specialised assessment, treatment and case management for young people engaged with the justice system across North Queensland. 

In this role, you will: 

• Deliver comprehensive mental health assessments, intervention and case management for adolescents with complex needs 
• Provide clinical services across community, custodial and court settings, including Cleveland Youth Detention Centre 
• Contribute to forensic risk assessment processes 
• Provide consultation, liaison and education to families, stakeholders and partner agencies 
• Support young people to build skills for daily living, engagement and community reintegration 
• Manage a varied caseload, working independently in routine clinical activities with support and guidance for more complex decision making 

This role offers the opportunity to apply your occupational therapy skills in a specialised area of practice, supporting vulnerable young people to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes. 

About You 

You are an adaptable and motivated Occupational Therapist who is interested in working in mental health and with young people in contact with the justice system. 

• Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills 
• Ability to support functional outcomes and recovery focused practice 
• Well developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills 
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork 
• Commitment to culturally safe, recovery oriented and trauma informed practice 
• Adaptability, sound clinical judgement and a proactive approach to care 

What’s On Offer 

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution and 17.5% recreational leave loading 
• Generous leave entitlements and salary packaging options to increase take-home pay 
• Annual professional development allowance and dedicated PD leave 
• Access to ongoing training, clinical supervision and career progression opportunities 
• Exposure to complex and varied clinical presentations in a specialist service 
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment with strong clinical leadership 
• Staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programs 
• Flexible working arrangements may be available 
• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates 

What You’ll Need 

• Qualification in Occupational Therapy 
• Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) 

Desirable: 

• Experience or interest in mental health, youth or forensic settings 
• Appointment as, or willingness to work towards, Authorised Mental Health Practitioner status 

Why Join Us 

Townsville offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island. Enjoy short commutes, affordable living and a welcoming community, while working within a large tertiary referral service. 

As part of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, you will gain valuable experience managing diverse and complex presentations within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment, supported by strong clinical leadership, supervision and professional development opportunities. 

If you are looking to grow your career in a specialised and rewarding area of mental health practice, we encourage you to apply. 

Enquiries:Katherine Thornton on 0409 571 593 | Katherine.Thornton@health.qld.gov.au 
Apply online:https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV682988   
Applications close:Sunday, 28 June 2026