Staff Specialist - Psychiatry

Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 222,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employer superannuation contributions

Incentive allowance (50% base salary)

Motor vehicle allowance

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service in Queensland is seeking a Specialist Psychiatrist to contribute to Rehabilitation Mental Health Services. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical and non-clinical care, with opportunities for research and teaching of health professionals.

Familiarity with Forensic Psychiatry and a strong clinical background in rehabilitation settings will be highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Psychiatry recognised by the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and current Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• SoCP awarded by THHS Credentialling and SoCP committee.
• Possession of a class C driver's licence.
• Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical and non-clinical services to Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS); this includes research and teaching of future health professionals.
• Work as part of the Rehabilitation Mental Health Services Program Area to deliver care to consumers with complex rehabilitation needs in a secure environment.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical service delivery

Research involvement

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Psychiatry qualification (RANZCP)

Job description

Townsville Hospital and Health Service – Townsville QLD

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation 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.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation 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.