Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Mental Health

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Permanent Full-Time | Brisbane, QLD

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$350,000 – $500,000 p.a. + Relocation Package

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An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialist forensic mental health service in the Brisbane metropolitan region. This senior role combines clinical leadership, meaningful patient impact, and an outstanding lifestyle in one of Australia's fastest-growing cities.

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What's on Offer

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- Attractive remuneration: $350,000 – $500,000 p.a.
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- Generous relocation allowance
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- 40-hour working week supporting genuine work–life balance
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- Permanent residency support for eligible international candidates
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- Lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary clinical team
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- Progressive, safe, flexible and supportive workplace culture
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- Clear pathways for career advancement and leadership development
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- Live close to:
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- Brisbane CBD
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- Beaches and hinterland
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- Shopping, sporting events, and cultural attractions
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- Access to top-tier Queensland schools
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- Enjoy a subtropical climate and relaxed Australian lifestyle
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The Consultant Psychiatrist Will Join a Specialist Mental Health Service Delivering Care Across a Diverse Range Of Forensic And Secure Environments, Including

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- High-security inpatient units
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- Secure rehabilitation services
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- Extended treatment programs
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- Prison-based mental health services
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- Statewide services for individuals with intellectual disability
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- Provide senior medical leadership within a high-security inpatient forensic setting
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- Deliver expert psychiatric assessment, treatment, and risk management
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- Lead and support a multidisciplinary team to ensure secure, coordinated, high-quality care
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- Contribute to clinical governance, service development, and quality improvement
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- Supervise and educate medical and clinical staff, supporting workforce development
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- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of care
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- Promote evidence-based, recovery-oriented practice in a secure environment
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Brisbane is increasingly recognised as a premier destination for medical specialists seeking professional opportunity alongside exceptional quality of life.

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- Rapid population growth and sustained healthcare investment through to 2026
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- Major infrastructure expansion linked to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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- Strong demand for mental health specialists across the metropolitan region
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Lifestyle Highlights Include

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- Leafy, family-friendly suburbs close to the CBD and coastline
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- Rivers, parklands, and outdoor recreation year-round
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- Thriving café, dining, and cultural scenes
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- Proximity to leading hospitals, universities, and private practice opportunities
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- RANZCP Specialist Assessment
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- Medical Board of Australia registration
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📌 Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist (Queensland)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Queensland