General health services are provided at:
Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre
Borallon Training and Correctional Centre
Brisbane Correctional Centre
Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre (including Helena Jones Centre)
Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre (currently under construction) *Recruiting now
Southern Queensland Correctional Centre
Wolston Correctional Centre
Brisbane Youth Detention Centre
West Moreton Youth Detention Centre
PHS provides level 1 services within the Clinical Services Capability Framework in the areas of medication, medical, pathology and surgical. PHS provides nursing services in a primary care model with the goal of primary care provision to prisoners. Service at BYDC supports an integrated health service model including general health, oral health, mental health, drug and alcohol counselling and sexual health services for youth within the centre.
Medical officers provide consultation and treatment on a limited hourly basis. Instead of targeting prisoner health as a cohort, the program focuses on individual diseases and conditions. PHS works closely with other health care providers inclusive of government, non-government, and private sectors to provide a range of general health services.
What we offer:
At Prison Health Services, we offer all the benefits of working for West Moreton Health within the Queensland public health system including:
- Competitive wage rates
- Professional development opportunities
- Generous leave entitlements
- Flexible work arrangements
For a full listing of current opportunities at West Moreton Health visit Smart Jobs and Careers (Queensland Government).
If you would like to discuss current opportunities at Prison Health Services, please contact the Workforce Administration Officer on 07 3271 8759.
Related links:
- Nursing and midwifery careers | Queensland Health
- Fact Sheet Offender Health
- Prisoner Health Services factsheet | Queensland Health (clinicalexcellence.qld.gov.au)
- Health of prisoners - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (aihw.gov.au)
- Improving prison safety through better health | Queensland Corrective Services (corrections.qld.gov.au)
- Reducing barriers to health and wellbeing - The Queensland Prisoner Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2020-2025 (clinicalexcellence.qld.gov.au)
- https://clinicalexcellence.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/docs/about-us/what-we-do/office-prisoner-health-and-wellbeing/phs-factsheet.pdf
We have an exciting employment opportunity in the Lockyer Valley area for staff who are looking to work within a correctional health setting.
Prison Health Services (PHS) is a primary care model which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in prison, and supports them to maintain health improvements after prison, benefiting not only the individual but also the broader community.
Working in PHS is a fulfilling and rewarding career path likened to a hospital emergency department crossed with a primary care medical practice. Perhaps the greatest reward associated with this path is the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable cohorts of people.
Email LVCCCareers@health.qld.gov.au now to register your interest.
Where are we?
Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre is situated in the Lockyer Valley and located approximately 18 minutes from Gatton, 30 minutes from Esk, 45minutes from Ipswich and Toowoomba.
The Locker Valley begins less than one hour’s drive west of Brisbane and 45 minutes from Toowoomba. The area is one of the most fertile farming areas in the world and grows more than 95% of all winter crops in Australia. Upon arriving in this pocket of countryside, you will be greeted with an abundance of colourful fields, and delicious foodie experiences – of course, using only the freshest and highest quality of local ingredients. Beyond the thriving agricultural industry, the Lockyer Valley is brimming with charming towns, historic buildings and heritage sights and breathtaking mountain views. Families are choosing the Lockyer Valley as their new home, attracted to the rural lifestyle benefits, recognising the Lockyer Valley is a great place to live and raise a family. The Lockyer Valley offers an attractive lifestyle and very affordable living.
Find out more about Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre from Queensland Corrective Services
Unlock Your Potential | Queensland Corrective Services (corrections.qld.gov.au)