About the opportunity The position's purpose is to provide a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist service to the Townsville Mental Health Service Group, specifically to the Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Service (CAYAS) working across any of the teams within CAYAS including within Adolescent Inpatient Unit and Day Service , community and North Queensland Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Service.
PLEASE NOTE - This is a pemanent full-time or part-time position (hours negotiable).
About the unit
The Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Services (CAYAS) provide complex secondary and tertiary level mental health care to those who experience severe and complex mental health conditions. CAYAS provides a comprehensive and recovery-orientated mental health care service that aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families/carers. CAYAS combines consultation, assessment and treatment of children and young people experiencing serious mental health disorders and/or problems within their carer network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits Nestled 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 relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.




Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements. * Base salary range: $8511.50 - $10791.60 p.f. / $106.39-$134.90 p.h. (L18-L27) * Attraction & Retention up to $111,029 pa. * Regional & Rural Attraction Allowance up to $13,334 pa. * Vehicle allowance up to $25,500 p.a. * Professional Development Leave + Allowance $21,500 pa. * Locality allowance + Leave Loading 17.5% pa. + more advantages * 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation * Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available Requirements: * Qualifications in Psychiatry, recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and current registration with/or eligibility for registration as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia. * This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty. * All applicants must be awarded SoCP by the THHS Credentialing and SoCP committee. Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary! Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Dr Donna Dowling on (07) 4433 9710
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV691729
Applications close: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below.

📌 Child, Adolescent or Youth Psychiatrist (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville