Mental Health Adviser (Counsellor)

Queensland Government • Mareeba, Queensland • Posted July 10, 2026

About the Role

Queensland Corrective Services

  1. Permanent Full Time
  2. $2,961.00 to $3,756.00 per fortnight | $77,250 to $97,991 per annum
  3. Employer superannuation contributions at 12.75%, Leave loading 17.5%

The Mental Health Adviser (Counsellor) role forms part of a multidisciplinary mental health team within a correctional centre.

The primary accountabilities of the Mental Health Adviser (Counsellor) include:

  1. Conduct mental health, disability, and suicide or self-harm risk screening of offenders, and record information.
  2. Complete referrals as required to internal and external stakeholders.
  3. Respond to offender requests for support in relation to welfare needs and collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders as required.