At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist psychiatric care to children and adolescents in a supportive team.
- Company: Large tertiary referral hospital in beautiful North Queensland.
- Benefits: $400,000 - $550,000 salary, relocation allowance, and excellent employee benefits.
- Other info: Access to outdoor adventures and a vibrant community with career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while enjoying a relaxed sub-tropical lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Experience in child and adolescent psychiatry and strong teamwork skills.
What's on offer:
- $400,000 - $550,000 p.a. + relocation allowance
- Large tertiary service with experienced multidisciplinary teams
- 40-hour working week - ideal for work-life balance
- Career growth opportunities, supportive workplace culture
- Excellent employee benefits
- Relaxed sub-tropical lifestyle with year-round sunshine
- Easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island
About the role:
This position is based in a large tertiary referral hospital in North Queensland, serving a catchment of approximately 700,000 people. As the region's principal referral centre, the hospital provides a broad range of specialist services and has strong links with James Cook University, supporting research, education, and clinical excellence.
The Mental Health Service delivers recovery-focused care to children and adolescents across inpatient and community settings, providing assessment, treatment, and ongoing management for a wide range of severe and complex mental health conditions.
As a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, you will provide specialist psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team across the Acute Inpatient Unit and community services. The role offers a varied and rewarding caseload, with opportunities to contribute to clinical leadership, service development, teaching, research, and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
About the location:
Situated in tropical North Queensland, this thriving regional centre offers an outstanding lifestyle that blends natural beauty with modern convenience and a strong sense of community. Surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, lush rainforests, and expansive outback landscapes, the region provides unparalleled access to outdoor activities, including island getaways, reef exploration, hiking, and national parks. Residents benefit from a laid-back coastal lifestyle, diverse housing, minimal commute times, and access to excellent schools. The area also boasts a growing arts, dining, and cultural scene. With its warm climate and welcoming community, it is an ideal destination for professionals and families seeking both career advancement and an exceptional quality of life.
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