Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison

About the work unit / facility

The Mental Health Service Group provides recovery‑focused, person‑centred care across diverse specialist services, working closely with consumers, carers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, high‑quality mental health support.

About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic tertiary healthcare environment with access to advanced clinical practice, research opportunities and complex casework. Staff benefit from strong partnerships with James Cook University, supporting ongoing education, research and professional development.

We provide clear pathways for career progression, including leadership development, secondments and specialist training opportunities. Our workplace culture is collaborative, inclusive and community‑focused, offering the scope of a major referral centre with the lifestyle advantages of a regional location.

Located in beautiful North Queensland, the Townsville region offers vibrant communities, affordable living, outdoor adventure and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. We prioritise work–life balance through flexible work options, job stability and a family‑friendly environment.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements including:

• Base salary range: $216,643 to $274,678 p.a. (f/t) (L18-L27)
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance
• Regional and rual attraction allowance
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Professional development allowance and leave
• On-call and recall allowance (paid per occurence)
• Communications package

Additional benefits include:

• 5 weeks annual leave with 14% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Private practice arrangements
• Relocation assistance (may be available)
• Plus salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Staff Specialist in Psychiatry to play a key role within our Consultation Liaison service at Townsville University Hospital. In this role, you will deliver high‑quality clinical care, lead service provision across hospital and community settings, and contribute to teaching, supervision and research. You'll be part of a collaborative, well‑supported multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in mental health care.

Requirements:

• Qualifications in Psychiatry, recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, and current registration or eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development relevant to specialist mental health services to maintain registration and association requirements.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries: Dr Ellie Holyoak on (07) 4433 8189.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV678433

Applications close: 28/04/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.