At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide care to patients with mental health issues in a supportive community setting.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in Northern Queensland's Mental Health Service.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, no nights or weekends, and travel accommodation provided.
- Other info: Flexible work schedule with opportunities for outreach and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of patients, especially within First Nations communities.
- Qualifications: Specialist Psychiatry qualifications and experience in mental health care.
The predicted salary is between 69000 - 84000 $ per year.
Position Overview
Specialist in Psychiatry required in Northern Queensland from 29/06/2026 to 18/12/2026.
Work Settings
There are four distinct Staff Specialist roles, all within a community‑based adult Mental Health Service providing continuing care to consumers in the South area of Cairns.
- Community‑Based Adult Mental Health Service
- 210‑250 patients (including Yarrabah and Cloz shared care). Monday‑Friday 0800‑1630, no nights, weekends, or on‑call.
- Fly‑in/Fly‑out (West Cape)
- 1 week on outreach and 1 week in Cairns each fortnight.
Hours Monday‑Friday 0800‑1630 with occasional travel outside hours.
Accredited travelling accommodation is provided.
No nights, weekends, or on‑call.
- Fly‑in/Fly‑out (Torres and Cape)
- 1 week on outreach and 1 week in Cairns each fortnight.
Hours Monday‑Friday 0800‑1630.
Travel outside hours arranged by the service.
Accredited travelling accommodation is provided.
No nights, weekends, or on‑call.
- Rural (Tablelands)
- 2 days per week based in Cairns; remaining 3 days to Atherton/Mareeba, subject to modification.
Clinic times 0900‑1530 to allow travel.
Monday‑Friday 0800‑1630.
No nights, weekends, or on‑call.
Key Responsibilities
Provide care to patients with psychotic illness or severe mood disorder, including a high representation of First Nations communities.
Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, Video‑Consult clinics, and manage a patient load consistent with a 0.6FTE consultant role.
Coordinate with a registrar and GP with advanced skills.
Compensation
Rate of $2300.00 per day.
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Specialist Psychiatry employer: Livingin Australia
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