Position Overview
Specialist in Psychiatry required in Northern Queensland from 29/06/2026 to 18/12/2026.
Work Settings
There are four distinct Staff Specialist roles, all within a community‐based adult Mental Health Service providing continuing care to consumers in the South area of Cairns.
Community‐Based Adult Mental Health Service
– ******* patients (including Yarrabah and Cloz shared care). Monday‐Friday *********, no nights, weekends, or on‐call.
Fly‐in/Fly‐out (West Cape)
– 1 week on outreach and 1 week in Cairns each fortnight. Hours Monday‐Friday ********* with occasional travel outside hours. Accredited travelling accommodation is provided. No nights, weekends, or on‐call.
Fly‐in/Fly‐out (Torres and Cape)
– 1 week on outreach and 1 week in Cairns each fortnight. Hours Monday‐Friday *********. Travel outside hours arranged by the service.



Accredited travelling accommodation is provided. No nights, weekends, or on‐call.
Rural (Tablelands)
– 2 days per week based in Cairns; remaining 3 days to Atherton/Mareeba, subject to modification. Clinic times ********* to allow travel. Monday‐Friday *********. No nights, weekends, or on‐call.
Key Responsibilities
Provide care to patients with psychotic illness or severe mood disorder, including a high representation of First Nations communities. Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, Video‐Consult clinics, and manage a patient load consistent with a 0.6FTE consultant role. Coordinate with a registrar and GP with advanced skills.
Compensation
Rate of $******* per day.
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