Join Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service as a Registrar or Principal House Officer (Psychiatry) and build your career in a supportive, accredited training environment.
Working across Rockhampton and Gladstone, you'll provide evidence-based mental health care across inpatient, community and specialist services while being supported by experienced Consultant Psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams.
With accredited RANZCP training pathways, solid research and teaching opportunities, regional incentives, professional development support and a great work/life balance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career in one of Queensland's largest regional mental health services.
About us:
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service delivers high-quality healthcare across a diverse region, with our Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service supporting more than 250,000 residents.
Our multidisciplinary teams provide contemporary, person-centred mental health care while fostering a culture of learning, collaboration and innovation.
We are committed to developing future specialists through accredited training, research and ongoing professional development.
About the role:
As a Registrar or Principal House Officer (Psychiatry), you'll deliver evidence-based psychiatric assessment, treatment and ongoing care across inpatient, community and outreach settings.
Working alongside experienced Consultant Psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams, you'll participate in clinics, ward rounds, on-call rosters and quality improvement activities while developing your clinical expertise in a supportive training environment.
About you:




You are a motivated Medical Practitioner with AHPRA registration (or eligibility) who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health care.
You enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, value continuous learning and demonstrate sound clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and professional development.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $181,****** p.a. is comprised of:
A salary rate between $137,196 - $150,684 p.a. (L4-L7)
A salary rate between $137,196 - $158,618 p.a. (L4-L9)
*****% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
Professional Development Leave and Allowances
Generous Salary Sacrificing
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
contact Junior Medical Workforce: ••••@health.qld.gov.au
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CQ6G******
Applications close: Monday, 7 September ****
#CentralQueensland Inpatient Mental Health

📌 Registrar/Principal House Officer (Psychiatry) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Rockhampton