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 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




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 robust 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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