Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Mental Health

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying an exceptional tropical lifestyle?

Townsville University Hospital is seeking a Staff Specialist (Consultant Psychiatrist) to join its highly regarded Adult Mental Health Service. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of one of Queensland's largest regional health services, delivering high-quality specialist mental health care across a diverse and rewarding clinical environment.

About the Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist within the Adult Mental Health Service, you will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist psychiatric care across a range of community and inpatient settings. Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused care while contributing to service innovation, education and research.

Opportunities are available within Adult Community Mental Health Teams as well as Holiday Relief positions, offering variety and exposure to a broad range of clinical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult patients.
• Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support recovery-oriented and patient-centred models of care.
• Participate in teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff and trainees.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development and research initiatives.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), or equivalent specialist qualifications recognised by the College.
• Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration, with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Experience or a strong interest in Adult Psychiatry.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality mental health care.

What's on Offer?

• Attractive remuneration package of up to $546,127 per annum (including incentives).
• Attraction and retention incentives.
• Regional and rural attraction allowance.
• Motor vehicle allowance.
• Employer superannuation contributions.
• Professional development allowance and paid study leave.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing initiatives.

Why Choose Townsville?

Townsville offers the perfect balance of career progression and lifestyle. Enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine each year, making it easy to embrace an active outdoor lifestyle. Spend your weekends exploring the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef, hiking through national parks or taking a short ferry ride to the beautiful Magnetic Island. Housing is significantly more affordable than many Australian capital cities, allowing you to enjoy an excellent quality of life without the high cost of living. Families benefit from excellent schools, modern healthcare, sporting facilities and James Cook University, while professionals appreciate the relaxed pace of life, friendly community and minimal commuting. As the largest city in North Queensland, Townsville also offers vibrant restaurants, cafés, cultural events and easy domestic flights to major Australian cities.

If you're looking to advance your career while enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle in one of Australia's most beautiful regions, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to Anna for a confidential discussion - [email protected]