Consultant Psychiatrist | Tropical Queensland

Consultant Psychiatrist | Tropical Queensland

An exciting opportunity is available for Consultant Psychiatrists to join a leading Mental Health and Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service in Tropical North Queensland.

Multiple permanent and fixed-term full-time or part-time positions are available for experienced Psychiatrists seeking a rewarding career combining high-quality clinical practice, professional growth, and an exceptional lifestyle.

✔ Senior Staff Specialist and Staff Specialist opportunities available
✔ Salary package up to $275K + super + additional allowances
✔ Permanent and fixed-term positions available
✔ Flexible full-time and part-time working arrangements
✔ Professional development allowance and leave
✔ Salary packaging and generous superannuation benefits
✔ Strong focus on teaching, research, and service development
✔ Diverse and rewarding clinical practice across mental health and addiction services
✔ Tropical lifestyle with access to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage rainforests

You will provide specialist psychiatric care within a comprehensive Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, supporting patients across a large and diverse regional catchment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality psychiatric assessment and treatment services


• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary mental health teams


• Providing clinical leadership and specialist consultation


• Supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives


• Participation in teaching, supervision, and workforce development activities


• Contributing to mental health service planning across regional and remote communities


• Supporting integrated care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent specialist qualification


• Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA


• Strong experience in general adult psychiatry and/or subspecialty psychiatry


• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care


• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills


• Interest in teaching, mentoring, and service development


• Ability to work effectively within diverse regional communities

This is a unique opportunity to combine a fulfilling psychiatry career with one of Australia's most desirable lifestyles.

You'll join a progressive mental health service committed to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and community engagement while enjoying year-round tropical living, world-famous natural attractions, and an outstanding work-life balance.

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