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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