Consultant Psychiatrist - Brisbane, Queensland

Head Medical; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Ipswich, Queensland. This role focuses on supporting clinical governance in mental health services, catering to acute mental health needs. Ideal candidates must be a registered specialist and have the FRANZCP qualification. The position offers excellent remuneration and a vibrant location, just 40 minutes from Brisbane CBD.

Qualifications

• Registered as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Eligible for specialist registration with an accepted qualification in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical governance within the Adult Mental Health Service.
• Focus on acute mental health needs of consumers.

Education

Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)

Job description

Overview

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist with an interest in acute mental health looking to move to sunny Queensland?

• Enjoy working in a modern new state of the art centre.
• Excellent remuneration package up to AUD$500k dependent upon exp. plus oncall.
• Only 40 Minutes from Brisbane CBD
• One of the fastest growing regions in Australia
• $146.3 million infrastructure development as part of an extensive master plan

The Role

You will support the development, clinical governance and clinical activity within the Adult Mental Health Service, at West Moreton Hospital and Health Service (West Moreton HHS) with a focus on the needs of consumers presenting with acute mental health needs.

The Mental Health and Specialised Service division is responsible for delivering high quality, comprehensive mental health and alcohol and other drugs services across the West Moreton region. The division comprises of three streams; Community and Acute Services, Forensic and Secure Services and Mental Health Support Services. Community and Acute Services includes inpatient mental health services provided at the Ipswich Hospital and contemporary community and residential services in the region.

Requirements

Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABPN certified) or New Zealand.

The Medical Board of Australia

Implemented a new expedited pathway to specialist registration in December 2024, eliminating the need for a specialist assessment with a specialist medical college for those with an accepted qualification in Psychiatry. The only accepted qualifications are MRCPsych and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) after 2007. Now is the time to apply for a new role.

The Location

Ipswich is centrally located in the booming south east Queensland region of Australia, only 40 minutes’ drive from Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast. Its location allows you to either live in the city, in vibrant South Brisbane, chill by the sea on the Gold Coast, or explore the Bunya Mountains National Park from the more rural Brisbane hinterland.

Ipswich combines rich heritage with the energy of being the hub of today’s growth region in South East Queensland. Whether you’re looking for family friendly fun, outdoor adventure, adrenaline action or pure indulgence come and discover Ipswich.

It’s an exciting place to live, work, invest and visit. Education plays an important role in the local economy with two universities and a wide choice of private and state government schools. It hosts regular national and local festivals and events such as the Queensland Open Golf Championships, Ipswich Cup - the city's annual major horse race, drag racing's finest at the Winter nationals held at Willowbank Raceway, Queensland 400 V8 supercars at Queensland Raceway, Ipswich Festival and Ipswich Show.