Staff Specialist Psychiatrist (Rehabilitation Services)

About the work unit / facility

The Rehabilitation Services within the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) deliver recovery-focused care for consumers with complex mental health needs. This includes the Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) at Townsville University Hospital, providing a safe and structured environment for rehabilitation, and other programs supporting community reintegration.

About your new employer

Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.

We offer:

• Clinical Excellence: Deliver specialist psychiatric care in a secure rehabilitation setting with access to advanced clinical practices.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership within a major tertiary hospital and through partnerships with James Cook University.
• Supportive Culture: Work in a collegial multidisciplinary team with strong peer and operational support.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a coastal lifestyle in North Queensland with short commutes and vibrant community living.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $8062.00 – $10221.70 per fortnight (L18–L27).
• 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.

Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.

About your opportunity

As a Staff Specialist (Consultant Psychiatrist), you will lead and manage the provision of psychiatric services within the Rehabilitation Services program area. This includes delivering high-quality clinical care, guiding multidisciplinary teams, contributing to research and teaching, and supporting recovery-focused care for consumers with complex needs in secure and community settings.

Requirements

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
• 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.
• Ongoing professional development relevant to the delivery of specialist Mental Health Services to maintain appropriate registration and/or association requirements is a requirement of all staff within the MHSG.
• Eligibility for registration as a specialist medical practitioner in Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in psychiatric practice and clinical leadership.
• Commitment to quality improvement, research, and teaching.
• Vaccination requirements as per Queensland Health policy.
• A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:

Dr Anthony Fernando on (07) 4433 9871.

Closing Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026.

Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV671164, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.