Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying an exceptional tropical lifestyle?
Townsville University Hospital is seeking a Staff Specialist (Consultant Psychiatrist) to join its highly regarded Adult Mental Health Service.
This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of one of Queensland's largest regional health services, delivering high-quality specialist mental health care across a diverse and rewarding clinical environment.
About The Role
As a Consultant Psychiatrist within the Adult Mental Health Service, you will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist psychiatric care across a range of community and inpatient settings.
Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused care while contributing to service innovation, education and research.
Opportunities are available within Adult Community Mental Health Teams as well as Holiday Relief positions, offering variety and exposure to a broad range of clinical services.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult patients
Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
Support recovery-oriented and patient-centred models of care
Participate in teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff and trainees
Contribute to quality improvement, service development and research initiatives
About You
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and Current Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), or equivalent specialist qualifications recognised by the College
Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration,



with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
Experience or a strong interest in Adult Psychiatry
Excellent communication and leadership skills
A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality mental health care
What's on Offer?
Attractive remuneration package of up to $546,127 per annum (including incentives)
Attraction and retention incentives
Regional and rural attraction allowance
Motor vehicle allowance
Employer superannuation contributions
Career development allowance and paid study leave
Salary packaging benefits
Relocation assistance
Generous annual leave and wellbeing initiatives
Why Choose Townsville?
Townsville offers the perfect balance of career progression and lifestyle.
Enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine each year, making it easy to embrace an active outdoor lifestyle.
Spend your weekends exploring the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef, hiking through national parks or taking a short ferry ride to the beautiful Magnetic Island.
Housing is significantly more affordable than many Australian capital cities, allowing you to enjoy an excellent quality of life without the high cost of living.
Families benefit from excellent schools, modern healthcare, sporting facilities and James Cook University, while professionals appreciate the relaxed pace of life, friendly community and minimal commuting.
As the largest city in North Queensland, Townsville also offers vibrant restaurants, cafés, cultural events and easy domestic flights to major Australian cities.
If you're looking to advance your career while enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle in one of Australia's most beautiful regions, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Mental Health (Queensland)
🏢 Mediix
📍 Queensland