Staff Specialist Psychiatrist

Forensic and Secure Mental Health Services – Brisbane, QLD

The Role

An outstanding opportunity exists for an experienced Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a leading Forensic and Secure Mental Health Service in Brisbane.

The service delivers specialist psychiatric care across:
High Security Inpatient Service (70 beds)
Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (34 beds)
Extended Forensic Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit (20 beds)
Prison Mental Health Service
Statewide Mental Health Intellectual Disability Service

You will provide clinical leadership within the High Security Inpatient Service, ensuring high-quality, secure, and coordinated mental health care delivered by a skilled multidisciplinary workforce.

Key Responsibilities
Provide senior clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary forensic mental health team
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care in a secure setting
Ensure effective risk management for patients, staff, and visitors
Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement




Contribute to efficient utilisation of clinical and operational resources
Participate in performance development and 1:1 skilled review processes

About You

You will be a motivated and experienced psychiatrist with a strong interest in forensic and secure mental health services.

Key Capabilities & Experience
Fellowship of the RANZCP (or equivalent eligibility)
Demonstrated clinical expertise in forensic mental health care
Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary clinical teams
Strong understanding of contemporary mental health service delivery in secure environments
Excellent communication, leadership, and risk-management skills

Why This Role?
Work within a highly specialised forensic service
Opportunity to shape service delivery and clinical standards
Brisbane location with strong qualified and lifestyle appeal
Competitive Staff Specialist remuneration and public health benefits

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