Staff Specialist Psychiatrist |

Paragon Medics; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development support

Study leave

Teaching networks access

Flexible work arrangements

Research opportunities

Job summary

Paragon Medics in Brisbane is seeking a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a large public mental health network across Metro South. The role offers a balanced mix of clinical care, leadership, teaching and service development within a collaborative multidisciplinary service.

We welcome applicants with FRANZCP or equivalent and eligibility for AHPRA registration. The position provides opportunities for research, teaching, and involvement in quality improvement, with flexible full-time or

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent.
• Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Strong experience in general adult psychiatry in inpatient and community settings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary environments.
• Commitment to teaching, supervision and clinical education.
• Interest in quality improvement, research and service development.
• Patient-centred, collaborative approach to mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations as required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings and service planning.
• Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise registrars, junior doctors and medical students.
• Contribute to research, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Support clinical governance, safety and service improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively across acute, community, and emergency mental health services.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Clinical education

Education

FRANZCP or equivalent

AHPRA registration eligibility

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a collaborative and multidisciplinary mental health service across Metro South, Brisbane.

Multiple permanent and temporary full-time or part-time positions are available for psychiatrists seeking a balanced role combining clinical care, leadership, teaching, and service development within a well-established public mental health network.

Staff Specialist Psychiatrist

An exciting opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a collaborative and multidisciplinary mental health service across Metro South, Brisbane.

Multiple permanent and temporary full-time or part-time positions are available for psychiatrists seeking a balanced role combining clinical care, leadership, teaching, and service development within a well-established public mental health network.

What's on Offer

• Staff Specialist Psychiatrist positions across inpatient and community settings
• Permanent and temporary appointments available
• Flexible full-time and part-time working arrangements
• Work across hospital, community, and mental health emergency services
• Strong focus on teaching, supervision, and training of junior staff
• Opportunities for research and quality improvement involvement
• Salary packaging and competitive public sector remuneration (L18-L27)
• Professional development support and study leave opportunities
• Access to tertiary teaching networks and academic partnerships
• Family-friendly workplace culture with flexible work arrangements
• Strong multidisciplinary and consumer-focused service model

The Role

You will provide specialist psychiatric care across a diverse range of clinical settings within a major metropolitan mental health service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings
• Providing inpatient and outpatient consultations as required
• Participating in multidisciplinary clinical meetings and service planning
• Providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
• Supervising and teaching registrars, junior doctors, and medical students
• Contributing to research, audit, and quality improvement activities
• Supporting clinical governance, safety, and service improvement initiatives
• Working collaboratively across acute, community, and emergency mental health services

What We're Looking For

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent
• Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
• Strong experience in general adult psychiatry across inpatient and community settings
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability in multidisciplinary environments
• Commitment to teaching, supervision, and clinical education
• Interest in quality improvement, research, and service development
• Patient-centred, collaborative approach to mental health care

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large, integrated metropolitan mental health service that values clinical excellence, education, and innovation.

You will have the opportunity to influence service delivery across multiple care settings while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centred psychiatry, workforce development, and collaborative multidisciplinary practice.

The role also offers strong flexibility, professional support, and long-term career development pathways within Queensland's public health system.