Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) has transformed its mental health services model and expanded its psychology workforce to include social workers and occupational therapists.

Read on for more information about this incredibly rewarding role and why you should consider QCS as the next step in your career.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Health - Mental Health Clinicians
Classification PO5
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/698492/26
Closing date 17-Sep-2026
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Salary Other
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Contact person QCS Mental Health Careers
Contact details Phone: 35657252
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The role of Mental Health Team Leader leads a multidisciplinary team who deliver clinical services that promote mental health, well-being and the safety of the adults accommodated in our centres.

There is a permanent role and a 12-month temporary role available and secondments can be considered. At Lotus Glen Correctional Centre (LGCC) you can enjoy a relaxed tropical lifestyle in a city close to the great barrier reef, with ample outdoor recreation activities within walking distance to a rainforest track or a beach. This Centre, 85 km's from Cairns, accommodates high and low security prisoners and provides remand and reception. As it is people-centered, it aims to build cultural safety in the programs and services the QCS Mental Health Services team provide to support the prisoner population to improve outcomes.

About the Role:

- Providing clinical supervision, leadership,



consultation and expertise in the planning and provision of clinical services by the multidisciplinary mental health team who deliver mental health assessment, intervention, and crisis management, ensuring the provision of safe high-quality person-centred care
- Chairing and leading multi-disciplinary meetings, for example, those that oversee centre decision-making regarding suicide risk assessment and management, and case management of prisoners with complex needs
- Collaborating with key stakeholders to develop partnerships that contribute to operational and clinical outcomes
- Identifying and acting on opportunities for improvement in clinical practice; developing and leading ongoing quality improvement activities to enhance clinical care
- Embedding a high performing team culture through good team leadership, management and administration.

Why Choose Us?

- Enjoy work life balance with hours between Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, working 72.5 hours per fortnight. Flexible working arrangements can be considered.
- Annual pay increases, 12.75% employer superannuation contribution, 17.5% annual leave loading and salary packaging available.
- Ongoing career development is encouraged and support is available.
- Enhance clinical care, lead a multidisciplinary team, and influence regional mental health.




- Work within an experienced, collaborative team with professionals from diverse backgrounds, gaining valuable insights and continuous learning.

Mandatory Requirements:

- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Behavioural Science and full general registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA OR;
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy with relevant registration with AHPRA, OR;
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership with AASW
- C Class Driver's Licence.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Suitable applicants from this process may also be considered for a suitability pool for subsequent identical or similar vacancies that occur within 12 months of the closing date of this advertisement which may include vacancies within other centres.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you have a health condition, disability, or cultural or linguistic background that requires adjustments, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We will support you to participate equitably throughout the recruitment process.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/698492/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 17th September 2026

Further information

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Two positions available.

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Information Package for Applicants

📌 Mental Health Team Leader (Psychologist Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns