At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide advanced psychiatric care for women with pelvic pain and endometriosis.
- Company: Join the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, a leader in innovative healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in beautiful North Queensland with access to stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in women's mental health while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Must have qualifications in Psychiatry and interest in Women's Mental Health.
The predicted salary is between 25500 - 25500 $ per year.
Summary
Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
- Job details
- Position status: Permanent
- Position type: Part-time
- Occupational group: Health - Medical
- Classification: L18-L27
- Workplace Location: Townsville region
- Job ad reference: QLD/TV689960
- Closing date: 08-Sep-2026
- Job duration: Permanent part-time, 16 hrs p. f.
- Contact person: Hannah Bennett
- Contact details: (07) 4433 2234 Access the National Relay Service
About the opportunity
The purpose of this role is to provide advanced clinical expertise and care relevant to women with psychiatry needs who experience pelvic pain and endometriosis.
Pelvic pain and endometriosis affects up to 1 in 7 women, and has a profound impact on the quality of life of individuals and their wider community.
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) has been identified as the preferred location to host a northern Queensland Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Clinic service to improve healthcare access for women and girls experiencing pelvic pain and endometriosis.
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About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
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.
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.
- Permanent part-time role, 16 hours per fortnight
- Salary range: $106.39 to $134.90 p. h. (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
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.
Demonstrated experience and interest in Women's Mental Health.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Hannah Bennett on (07) 4433 2234.
Applications close: Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
Further information
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