Job Description

Regional Queensland | Up to $549,000+ Package | Flexible Private Practice Opportunities

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Are you a Psychiatrist with an interest in Intellectual and Developmental Disability looking for a rewarding clinical role combined with an exceptional lifestyle?

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We are currently recruiting for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established Mental Health Service within a major regional Queensland hospital. This is a rare opportunity to work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary environment while enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle, affordable housing, and excellent work-life balance.

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You will be joining a large regional referral hospital servicing a population of more than 200,000 people across a diverse catchment area. The hospital provides comprehensive acute, mental health, specialist, surgical, and emergency services and is supported by modern infrastructure and robust executive leadership.

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As a key member of the Mental Health Service, you will work alongside experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, allied health professionals, and community teams committed to delivering high‐quality patient‐centred care.

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The Role

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This position focuses on providing specialist psychiatric assessment, consultation, and management for patients with Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Key Responsibilities Include

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- Consultation‐liaison services to community and inpatient teams
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- Specialist psychiatric assessments and treatment planning
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- Clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
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- Participation in service development and quality improvement initiatives
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- Teaching, supervision, and mentoring of junior medical staff where appropriate
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There is also the opportunity to establish private practice alongside your public appointment, with support available to assist with credentialing, referral pathways, and practice establishment.

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Why You'll Love Living in Bundaberg

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Bundaberg offers one of Australia's most enviable regional lifestyles.

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Imagine finishing work and being just minutes from beautiful beaches, waterfront cafés, and outdoor adventures. The region enjoys a warm climate year‐round, making it ideal for those who love sunshine and an active lifestyle.

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Housing remains significantly more affordable than Australia's major metropolitan centres, allowing many doctors to enjoy larger homes, acreage properties, or coastal living without the financial pressures of city life.

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Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, offering world‐class diving, fishing, boating, and island experiences right on your doorstep.

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Families are particularly attracted to the area thanks to excellent schools, a strong sense of community, short commute times,



and abundant recreational facilities.

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Whether you're looking to raise a family, reduce your commute, enjoy outdoor living, or simply achieve a better work‐life balance, Bundaberg offers an outstanding lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find in larger cities.

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Remuneration & Benefits

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An attractive package valued at up to $549,000+ per annum is available, including:

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- Base salary from $187,000 – $274,000+
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- Employer superannuation of up to 12.75%
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- Annual leave loading of 17.5%
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- Professional Development Allowance
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- Paid Professional Development Leave
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- Salary packaging options
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- Motor vehicle allowance (where applicable)
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- Flexible work arrangements
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- Relocation assistance available
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- Support with establishing private practice opportunities
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- Excellent work-life balance
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Requirements

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To be considered, you will ideally possess:

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- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent specialist qualification
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- Specialist Registration, or eligibility for Specialist Registration, with AHPRA
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- Interest and/or experience working with patients with Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder
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- Strong multidisciplinary collaboration skills
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Overseas‐trained psychiatrists assessed as Substantially Comparable, Partially Comparable, or progressing through the specialist assessment pathway are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Psychiatrist - Intellectual & Developmental Disability (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Mediix
📍 Bundaberg Central