Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age

Elective Recruitment; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 529,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership in psychiatry across inpatient and community services in vibrant Central Queensland. The role requires fellowship from a relevant college and offers a total remuneration package of up to AUD 528,432 per annum. Enjoy a rich lifestyle in this stunning region with access to natural landscapes and community amenities.

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient and community mental health services.
• Ability to shape innovative mental health care solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in psychiatry across inpatient and community services.
• Shape the future of mental health care in Central Queensland.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Psychiatry

Mental health care

Education

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

Job description

• Provide clinical leadership in psychiatry across inpatient and community services
• Shape the future of mental health care in this vibrant Central Queensland region
• Enjoy over 300 days of sunshine annually and easy access to the Capricorn Coast & Southern Great Barrier Reef

Where you’ll be working

You will be working within a health service that serves a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and treats more than 700,000 patients each year. You will be based at the 305-bed main referral hospital.

The Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Service provides specialist mental health, substance, and alcohol related care across the broader health service. The team consists of 18.5 FTE Consultant positions and 25 FTE Registrar & Junior Medical Officer positions. The Consultants have subspecialty interests including Psychiatry of Old Age, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensics, Developmental Disability, Intellectual Handicap, ABI and Addiction psychiatry. The service is accredited for training by the RANZCP. The service is continuing to grow to address the projected growth across the region.

Where you’ll be living

This region of Central Queensland is rich with heritage and history. With cosmopolitan conveniences in a contemporary riverside setting, you will be living a picturesque Australian dream. The region boasts world-class biking trails, an abundance of natural landscapes and a lower cost of living. Local attractions include the famous Fitzroy River, Mt. Archer and the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Here, you will experience a thriving community in a truly laid‑back lifestyle that values culture and diversity. Brisbane is only an hour flight away, with a local airport at your doorstep.

Salary information

Consultant Psychiatrists can expect a total remuneration package of up to $528,432 p.a including a range of benefits and allowances.

Requirements

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent. Psychiatrists eligible for the fast‑track registration pathway are encouraged to apply.

About us

Elective Recruitment is a person‑centred recruitment consultancy. Your career progression is just as important to us as your well‑being and work‑life balance.

We are not just another recruitment company; we do things our way and we consult. We have a very clear vision : create great careers, better lifestyles, and add value - and we won t stop until this is achieved.

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Monthly Salary Salary : $ 528432 - 528432