Staff Specialist - Psychiatry

Queensland Health; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 221,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 to 6 weeks annual leave

12.75% employer superannuation

50% base salary attraction/retention

Motor vehicle allowance

Professional development allowance

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is recruiting a specialist psychiatrist to deliver high-quality clinical and teaching services within the Rehabilitation Mental Health Services Program Area. The role involves working with complex rehabilitation needs in a secure environment and contributing to research and education for health professionals in Townsville.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, regional setting with opportunities for ongoing

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Psychiatry, recognised by the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, and current registration with/or eligibility for registration as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.
• SoCP by THHS Credentialling and SoCP committee is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical and non-clinical services to THHS patients, including research and teaching.
• Work within the Rehabilitation Mental Health Services Program Area to deliver care to consumers with complex rehabilitation needs in a secure environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and professional development.

Skills

Forensic Psychiatry knowledge

Rehabilitation Mental Health

Education

Psychiatry qualifications (RANZCP)

Job description

Summary

Discover the career progression and opportunities available with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

Job details

Position status: Permanent

Position type: Full-time

Occupational group: Health - Medical

Classification: L18-L27

Workplace Location: Townsville region

Job ad reference: QLD/TV695372

Closing date: 03-Dec-2026

Fortnightly salary: $8511.50 - $10791.60

Job duration: Permanent full-time

Contact person: Doreen Attard

Contact details: [phone]

About your new employer:

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organization offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Clinical Excellence

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organization an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $222,059 to $281,545 p.a. (L18-L27)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)
• Motor vehicle allowance between $21,000 and $25,500 p.a.
• Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

• Position is available for specialist psychiatrist in the field of:
  • Rehabilitation Mental Health Services Program Area.
  • Working knowledge in Forensic Psychiatry and familiarity with its principles highly regarded.
• Provide high quality clinical and non-clinical services to benefit the patients of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS). This includes research as well as teaching the health professionals of the future.
• Work as part of the Rehabilitation Mental Health Services Program Area to deliver care to consumers with complex rehabilitation needs, who require treatment in a secure environment due to their risks or vulnerabilities.

Requirements:

• Qualifications in Psychiatry, recognised by the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, and current registration with/or eligibility for registration as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.
• All applicants must be awarded SoCP by the THHS Credentialling and SoCP committee.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Applications close: Thursday, 3 December 2026.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.