Consultant Psychiatrist - Intellectual and Developmental Disability

CC Medical (Australia); Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Generous annual leave entitlements

Research and teaching opportunities

Job summary

CC Medical (Australia) is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead IDD services in Cairns, Queensland. The role offers a high remuneration package (AUD 400,000–550,000 per year) with relocation assistance and extensive opportunities for clinical leadership, research and teaching.

You will provide specialist psychiatric care to people with IDD across inpatient and community settings, participate in multidisciplinary teams, supervise registrars and medical students, and contribute to education

Responsibilities

• Inpatient management, consultation services, outpatient clinics and active participation in multidisciplinary clinics and meetings.
• Teaching and supervising registrars, junior doctors and medical students.

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Intellectual and Developmental Disability

• $400,000 - $550,000 p.a. + relocation assistance
• Clinical leadership role
• Opportunities to participate in research and teaching
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Tropical climate with a year-round outdoor lifestyle
• Easy access to beautiful beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest

What’s on offer

• $400,000 - $550,000 p.a. + relocation assistance
• Clinical leadership role
• Opportunities to participate in research and teaching
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Tropical climate with a year-round outdoor lifestyle
• Easy access to beautiful beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest

About the role

This rewarding role offers a varied clinical portfolio, providing specialist psychiatric care to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) across inpatient and community settings. Responsibilities include inpatient management, consultation services, outpatient clinics and active participation in multidisciplinary clinics and meetings.

You will also play an important role in teaching and supervising registrars, junior doctors and medical students, while contributing to the education and development of the wider multidisciplinary team. There are opportunities to pursue professional interests in research, clinical leadership and quality improvement, helping shape and enhance services for people with IDD.

Join a team where your expertise is valued and your contribution makes a meaningful difference, with flexible working arrangements and excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.