Listed By : Townsville Hospital and Health Service on 2 May 2024

Remuneration: $141,976 - $152,775(HP4) or $151,695 to $164,696 p.a (NG7)

Permanent full-time opportunity available as a ForensicLiaison Officer, within the Forensic Mental Health Service, located inTownsville. 

This is a multi-disciplinary positions - applications arebeing sought from Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists or SocialWorkers.

This position aims to developthe capacity of the Mental Health Service (MHS) to confidently work withforensic or higher risk consumers, using strategies such as co-case management,coordinating and facilitating professional development opportunities, facilitatingaccess to the specialist forensic service and supporting and mentoring casemanagers who are caring for forensic and high risk adolescent and adult complexconsumers.

Generousremuneration package value up to $164,696 p.a. (NG7) or$152,775 p.a. (HP4) comprising:

· Salary range of $5081.10 to$5516.60 p.f. (NG7) or $4769.60 to $5132.40 p.f. (HP4)

· Annual leave with relevantleave loading

Otheremployment benefits may include: ? professional development,? salary sacrificing options , shift and localityallowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporatediscounts.

Requirements:

· Proof of qualification(Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work) and registration or membership(if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.

· Thisis a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role : Hepatitis A/B, Measles,Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.

· Possession of class Cdrivers' licence.

· Travel: Please note, fromtime-to-time this position will be required to travel to, and work at, otherfacilities located within the Townsville and North West Hospital and HealthServices to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance,training and education, or clinical activities. This may involve dayand/or overnight stays. Travel on small planes or ferry may be required.The successful applicant/s will need to be able to commit to this requirement.

· Probation period may apply.

· All employees of the MentalHealth Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.

· Pre-employment checks will beconducted.

Pleaserefer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries:  Teresa Smith-Burchell – 07 4433 8116

Unsolicitedresumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Forensic Liaison Officer

Position Title: Forensic LiaisonOfficer 

Location: Townsville

Remuneration: $141,976 - $152,775(HP4) or $151,695 to $164,696 p.a (NG7)

Eligiblehealth workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with usmay receive up to $70,000 in incentive payments under the? QueenslandHealth Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply).

Aboutyour opportunity:

Permanent full-time opportunity available as a ForensicLiaison Officer, within the Forensic Mental Health Service, located inTownsville. 

This is a multi-disciplinary positions - applications arebeing sought from Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists or SocialWorkers.

This position aims to developthe capacity of the Mental Health Service (MHS) to confidently work withforensic or higher risk consumers, using strategies such as co-case management,coordinating and facilitating professional development opportunities, facilitatingaccess to the specialist forensic service and supporting and mentoring casemanagers who are caring for forensic and high risk adolescent and adult complexconsumers.

Generousremuneration package value up to $164,696 p.a. (NG7) or$152,775 p.a. (HP4) comprising:

· Salary range of $5081.10 to$5516.60 p.f. (NG7) or $4769.60 to $5132.40 p.f. (HP4)

· Annual leave with relevantleave loading

· 12.75% employer contributionto superannuation.

Otheremployment benefits may include: ? professional development,? salary sacrificing options , shift and localityallowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporatediscounts.

Requirements:

· Proof of qualification(Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work) and registration or membership(if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.

· Thisis a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role : Hepatitis A/B, Measles,Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.

· Possession of class Cdrivers' licence.

· Travel: Please note, fromtime-to-time this position will be required to travel to, and work at, otherfacilities located within the Townsville and North West Hospital and HealthServices to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance,training and education, or clinical activities. This may involve dayand/or overnight stays. Travel on small planes or ferry may be required.The successful applicant/s will need to be able to commit to this requirement.

· Probation period may apply.

· All employees of the MentalHealth Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.

· Pre-employment checks will beconducted.

Pleaserefer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries:  Teresa Smith-Burchell – 07 4433 8116

Job Ad Reference: TV560812

Application Details:

Closing Date: Sunday 19 May 2024

Unsolicitedresumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.