Job Description
About the opportunity:The purpose of this role is to provide advanced clinical expertise and care relevant to women with psychiatry needs who experience pelvic pain and endometriosis.
Pelvic pain and endometriosis affects up to 1 in 7 women, and has a profound impact on the quality of life of individuals and their widercommunity.TownsvilleHospital and Health Service (THHS) has been identified as the preferred location to host a northern Queensland Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Clinic service to improve healthcare access for women and girls experiencing pelvic pain andendometriosis.NorthQueensland Persitent Pain Management Service: North Queensland Persistent Pain Management Service | Townsville Hospital and Health ServiceAbout your new employer:Clinical ExcellenceThe Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.
As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to cutting-edge healthcaresolutions.Work/LifeBalance and Lifestyle BenefitsNestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxedlifestyle.TownsvilleHHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security,



and a family-friendly environment.
Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcareadvantages.Competitivesalary and benefits:We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leaveentitlements.Permanentpart-time role, 16 hours per fortnightSalary range: $****** to $****** p.h. (L18 - L27)4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading*****% employer contribution tosuperannuationAttractionand retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)Motor vehicle allowance between $21,000 and $25,500 p.a.Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leavePlus Salary Sacrificing options may beavailableRequirements:Qualificationsin Psychiatry, recognised by the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, and current registration with/or eligibility for registration as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.
Demonstrated experience and interest in Women's Mental Health.This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.Probation period may apply.Pre-employment checks will be conducted.Please refer to the Role Description for further details.Apply now and be part of somethingextraordinary!
Enquiriesare welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Hannah Bennett on **************.Apply ONLINE: : Tuesday, 8 September ****.Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below forapplication/interviewpreparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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📌 Staff Specialist Psychiatrist (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville