Consultant Child & Adolescent PsychiatristTertiary Referral Hospital | Tropical North Queensland

Salary Package: AU$400,000 – AU$550,000 per annum + Relocation Assistance

An exceptional opportunity is available for a

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

to join a large tertiary referral hospital in Tropical North Queensland.

This is an outstanding career opportunity to join a highly regarded Mental Health Service providing specialist care to children and adolescents across both inpatient and community settings. Working within an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will manage a diverse and rewarding caseload while contributing to service development, education, research and clinical leadership. What's on Offer

Salary package of AU$400,000 – AU$550,000 per annum

Relocation assistance available

Large tertiary referral hospital with experienced multidisciplinary teams

40-hour working week , supporting an excellent work-life balance

Career progression and leadership opportunities

Supportive and collaborative workplace culture

Tropical lifestyle with year-round sunshine

Easy access to the

Great Barrier Reef

and

Magnetic Island

Teaching and research opportunities through

James Cook University

Consultant Child & Adolescent PsychiatristTertiary Referral Hospital | Tropical North Queensland

Salary Package: AU$400,000 – AU$550,000 per annum + Relocation Assistance

An exceptional opportunity is available for a

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

to join a large tertiary referral hospital in Tropical North Queensland.

This is an outstanding career chance to join a highly regarded Mental Health Service providing specialist care to children and adolescents across both inpatient and community settings. Working within an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will manage a diverse and rewarding caseload while contributing to service development, education, research and clinical leadership. What's on Offer

Salary package of AU$400,000 – AU$550,000 per annum

Relocation assistance available

Large tertiary referral hospital with experienced multidisciplinary teams

40-hour working week , supporting an excellent work-life balance

Career progression and leadership opportunities

Supportive and collaborative workplace culture





Comprehensive employee benefits

Tropical lifestyle with year-round sunshine

Easy access to the

Great Barrier Reef

and

Magnetic Island

Teaching and research opportunities through

James Cook University

The Role Based within a major tertiary referral hospital servicing a population of approximately

700,000 people , you will provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with severe and complex mental health disorders. Working across the

Acute Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit

and community mental health services, you will deliver recovery-focused care while working closely with experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, nursing staff, allied health professionals and community agencies. Your responsibilities will include:

Specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment of children and adolescents

Management of complex mental health presentations across inpatient and community settings

Clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team

Participation in service planning and quality improvement initiatives

Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and multidisciplinary colleagues

Opportunities to participate in research and academic activities

Delivering high-quality, patient-centred and recovery-oriented care

The Hospital This major tertiary referral hospital is the principal specialist referral centre for North Queensland, providing comprehensive medical, surgical and mental health services to a catchment of approximately

700,000 people . The hospital has strong academic links with

James Cook University , offering excellent opportunities for:

Teaching medical students and junior doctors

Clinical research

Professional development

Academic collaboration

Leadership within specialist mental health services

The Mental Health Service The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service delivers comprehensive,



recovery-focused care across inpatient and community settings. The service provides assessment, treatment and ongoing management for children and young people experiencing:

Severe mental illness

Complex psychiatric disorders

Acute mental health crises

Developmental and behavioural disorders

Community-based mental health needs

You will join an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering evidence-based, family-centred care.

Why Join This Service?

Large tertiary referral service with excellent clinical support

Diverse and rewarding Child & Adolescent Psychiatry caseload

Strong multidisciplinary team environment

Leadership and service development opportunities

Teaching and research through James Cook University

Modern facilities and comprehensive mental health services

Excellent work-life balance with a 40-hour working week

Attractive remuneration package and relocation support

Lifestyle Located in

Tropical North Queensland , this vibrant regional city offers one of Australia's most enviable lifestyles. Enjoy:

Year-round warm tropical climate

Gateway to the

Great Barrier Reef

Easy access to

Magnetic Island

Rainforests, waterfalls and national parks

Outstanding fishing, boating and water sports

Excellent schools and family-friendly neighbourhoods

Affordable housing compared with major metropolitan centres

Short commuting times

A thriving café, restaurant and cultural scene

International Psychiatrists Welcome This position presents an excellent opportunity for overseas-trained Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists considering relocation to Australia.

International Medical Graduates with specialist qualifications who are eligible for assessment through the RANZCP Specialist Pathway are encouraged to enquire.

Requirements

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)

or eligibility for specialist registration via the RANZCP Specialist Pathway

Eligibility for registration with

AHPRA / Medical Board of Australia

Specialist experience in

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Commitment to multidisciplinary, recovery-oriented care

Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills

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