Job Description
Consultant Psychiatrist | Wide Bay, QueenslandHervey Bay & Maryborough | Public Mental Health | Private Practice Opportunity Senior Psychiatrist Opportunity | Excellent Remuneration | Coastal Lifestyle | Private Practice Potential
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Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking for an opportunity that combines meaningful clinical work, professional autonomy and an exceptional coastal lifestyle?
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Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Mental Health Services team across Hervey Bay and Maryborough within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
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This is an excellent opportunity to provide specialist psychiatric care across inpatient, outpatient and Hospital-in-the-Home services while contributing to clinical leadership, education and service development.
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There is also an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to establish a private practice locally, with support available to assist with rooms, credentialling, administration and the development of referral networks.
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The Role Will Include
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Providing expert psychiatric care across inpatient, outpatient and Hospital‐in‐the‐Home services
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Working across Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals
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Providing specialist psychiatric advice and consultation
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Providing professional leadership within a multidisciplinary mental health environment
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Working collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health and community teams
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Supporting high‐quality, patient‐centred mental health services
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Providing education, training and supervision to junior medical staff
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Contributing to the professional development of the broader healthcare team
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Participating in service improvement, clinical governance and ongoing development of Mental Health Services
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Private Practice Opportunity One of the key attractions of this position is the potential to develop a private psychiatric practice alongside your public appointment.
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The successful candidate may be able to establish private practice with local private hospitals,



with assistance potentially available including:
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Access to sessional consulting rooms
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Support with establishing local referral pathways
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Assistance with credentialling
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Administrative support when establishing your practice
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Introductions to local GPs, physicians and surgeons
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Opportunities to develop a sustainable private patient base
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This provides an attractive opportunity for a Psychiatrist looking to combine public sector clinical work with the longer‐term development of a private practice.
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Remuneration
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The Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service offers a highly competitive remuneration package of up to $564,548 per annum, depending on experience, qualifications and applicable allowances.
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The Package Includes
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Base salary of approximately $193,191 – $282,912 p.a.
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Employer superannuation of up to *****%
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Annual leave loading of 17.5%
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Professional Development Allowance
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Motor Vehicle Allowance
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Salary sacrificing opportunities
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Paid Professional Development Leave
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Flexible rostering to support work‐life balance
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Reference: H****WB******
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Additional Benefits
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Generous salary packaging options
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Professional development funding and leave
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Flexible working arrangements
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Potential relocation support
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Motor vehicle benefits
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Access to employee health and wellbeing initiatives
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Excellent opportunities for career development
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The opportunity to establish a private practice locally
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Why Wide Bay?
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The Wide Bay offers an outstanding combination of professional chance, coastal living and affordability.
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The Fraser Coast is renowned for its relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, mild climate and welcoming regional communities.
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Enjoy
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Beautiful beaches and coastal walking tracks
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Whale watching
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Easy access to K'gari (formerly Fraser Island)
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Excellent fishing and boating
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Cafés, restaurants and vibrant local markets
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Strong public and private schools
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Affordable housing compared with Brisbane
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A relaxed regional lifestyle
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Strong community connectionsEasy access to Brisbane by air
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Hervey Bay is approximately a 45‐minute flight from Brisbane, providing convenient access to the capital while allowing you to enjoy a genuine coastal lifestyle.
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Maryborough adds a rich history and heritage character, with a range of cafés, cultural attractions and community activities.
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About You
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Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent
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Specialist registration with AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain specialist registration
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Broad contemporary psychiatric experience
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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A commitment to multidisciplinary patient care
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An interest in teaching, supervision and service development
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Internationally trained Psychiatrists who may be eligible for an Australian specialist registration pathway are encouraged to enquire.
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Take the Next Step
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If you're looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist opportunity that combines public sector specialist practice, leadership and the potential to build a private practice, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
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Contact Sante Recruitment for a confidential discussion
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about the role, remuneration, private practice opportunities, relocation support and specialist registration pathways.
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Whether you're already working in Australia or considering relocating to Queensland, Sante Recruitment can provide confidential advice and guidance throughout the process.

📌 Consultant Psychiatrist Hervey Bay & Maryborough (Queensland)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Queensland