Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Youth Mental HealthPermanent Full-Time | Toowoomba, QLD | Regional Leadership OpportunityStep into a role where your clinical expertise will genuinely shape the future of child and youth mental health across the Darling Downs region.Based in Toowoomba, this position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality psychiatric care while contributing to service development, teaching, governance and evidence-based practice.
You'll work across diverse community and inpatient settings, making a meaningful and lasting impact on young people, families and communities.As a Consultant Psychiatrist within Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS), you will provide expert clinical care across a broad service profile, supporting recovery-focused outcomes through collaborative, consumer-centred practice.Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and management for children and adolescentsWork across community CYMHS teams and the Adolescent Inpatient UnitDeliver care across Toowoomba and surrounding rural facilitiesContribute to clinical governance, service improvement and quality initiativesSupport education, supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff and traineesPromote evidence-based, culturally responsive and family-inclusive careThis role is ideally suited to a psychiatrist motivated by clinical excellence, leadership, and shaping future mental health services, while supporting the next generation of clinicians.You are a compassionate and skilled psychiatrist who aligns with Darling Downs Health values, demonstrating:Compassion – genuine empathy, kindness and understandingIntegrity – honesty,



fairness and consistency in all interactionsDignity – respect, professionalism and pride in your workInnovation – curiosity, adaptability and a drive to improve careCourage – confidence to speak up, challenge respectfully and lead changeYou will also have:Fellowship of the Royal Australian and Current Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalentEligibility for specialist registration with AHPRAExperience or interest in child and youth mental health across inpatient and community settingsA collaborative approach and strong multidisciplinary engagementMotor vehicle allowanceProfessional development allowance3.6 weeks professional development leave per annumRegional attraction allowanceProfessional indemnity coverPrivate practice arrangementsIn addition, you'll receive:Superannuation up to *****%Annual leave loading of 17.5%Why Darling Downs Health?
Darling Downs Health services a vast and diverse region spanning 90,000 square kilometres across Southeast Queensland.
As one of the largest employers in the region, DDH supports a population of nearly 300,000 people through 30 healthcare facilities.We are proud of our:Inclusive, respectful and values-driven workplace cultureCommitment to diversity, safety and staff wellbeingStrong focus on education, research and career developmentCompetitive salary packaging and generous leave entitlementsFlexible work arrangements supporting work–life balancePaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted private health insuranceFitness Passport accessStudy, education and research opportunities
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