A Unique One-Day-Per-Week Opportunity in Brisbane
Prescript Recruitment is seeking a GP or suitably experienced Medical Officer to provide General Health Clinic cover within the Forensic and Secure Services Team at The Park – Centre for Mental Health in Wacol, Brisbane.
Open to fellowed and non-fellowed doctors, this is a rare opportunity to use your general medical skills within a specialist forensic mental health setting while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
With a commitment of just one day per week, the role could suit a doctor looking to complement an existing general practice, hospital position, study commitments or family responsibilities.
The Position
You will provide general medical and primary healthcare services to patients receiving care within Queensland’s specialist forensic mental health service.
Your responsibilities may include:
Providing General Health Clinic consultations
Assessing and managing routine and ongoing physical health conditions
Supporting patients with complex physical and mental healthcare needs
Working collaboratively with psychiatry, nursing, allied health and other clinical teams
Contributing general medical expertise within a structured and well-supported facility
This is a general health position within a forensic mental health environment. You are not being recruited to work as a psychiatrist.
Dates Available
27 August – 27 October 2026
One day per week
Regular weekday commitment
Approximately nine weeks
Well suited to a Brisbane or South East Queensland-based doctor
Remuneration
Staff Specialist: $2,150 per day
Non-Specialist GP or Medical Officer: $1,600 per day
Full Prescript support throughout recruitment, onboarding and credentialing
Who Can Apply?
Applications are welcomed from:
Fellowed GPs
Non-fellowed GPs
Suitably experienced Medical Officers
Staff Specialists with relevant general medical experience
You will require:
Current AHPRA registration
Relevant medical qualifications
Suitable general practice, hospital or Medical Officer experience
Ability to complete Queensland Health credentialing, onboarding and mandatory compliance requirements (Prescript will guide you through this)
Experience in mental health, custodial health, forensic health or caring for patients with complex health needs would be valuable but is not essential.
About The Park – Centre for Mental Health
The Park – Centre for Mental Health is a specialist mental health facility located in Wacol, approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Brisbane CBD.
The campus provides a range of specialist mental health services, including forensic and secure care, within an established multidisciplinary clinical environment.
This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the physical healthcare of patients who may have complex and often underserved health needs.
Location
Wacol is located in Brisbane’s western suburbs and is easily accessible for doctors living across Brisbane, Ipswich and surrounding South East Queensland areas.
Why Consider This Role?
One-day-per-week commitment
Strong daily remuneration
Open to fellowed and non-fellowed doctors
Brisbane-based role with no remote travel requirement
Opportunity to work in a highly specialised clinical environment
Meaningful work supporting patients with complex healthcare needs
Collaborative multidisciplinary team
Ability to maintain your existing practice or other professional commitments
Dedicated Prescript support with onboarding and credentialing
Apply Today
Opportunities for GPs and Medical Officers within specialist forensic mental health services are rarely available.
To discuss the role, suitable experience or your preferred working day, contact Mel Houston.
Mel Houston
Senior Recruitment Partner
Rural Generalists & Emergency Medicine
mel@prescript.com.au
0415 075 498
