Consultant Psychiatrist | Wide Bay, QueenslandHervey Bay & Maryborough | Public Mental Health | Private Practice Opportunity Senior Psychiatrist Opportunity | Excellent Remuneration | Coastal Lifestyle | Private Practice Potential
Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking for an chance that combines meaningful clinical work, professional autonomy and an exceptional coastal lifestyle?
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.
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.
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.
The Role Will Include
Providing expert psychiatric care across inpatient, outpatient and Hospital‐in‐the‐Home services
Working across Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals
Providing specialist psychiatric advice and consultation
Providing professional leadership within a multidisciplinary mental health environment
Working collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health and community teams
Supporting high‐quality, patient‐centred mental health services
Providing education, training and supervision to junior medical staff
Contributing to the professional development of the broader healthcare team
Participating in service improvement, clinical governance and ongoing development of Mental Health Services
Private Practice Opportunity One of the key attractions of this position is the potential to develop a private psychiatric practice alongside your public appointment.




The successful candidate may be able to establish private practice with local private hospitals, with assistance potentially available including:
Access to sessional consulting rooms
Support with establishing local referral pathways
Assistance with credentialling
Administrative support when establishing your practice
Introductions to local GPs, physicians and surgeons
Opportunities to develop a sustainable private patient base
This provides an attractive opportunity for a Psychiatrist looking to combine public sector clinical work with the longer‐term development of a private practice.
Remuneration
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.
The Package Includes
Base salary of approximately $193,191 – $282,912 p.a.
Employer superannuation of up to *****%
Annual leave loading of 17.5%
Career development Allowance
Motor Vehicle Allowance
Salary sacrificing opportunities
Paid Professional Development Leave
Flexible rostering to support work‐life balance
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Additional Benefits
Generous salary packaging options
Professional development funding and leave
Flexible working arrangements
Potential relocation support
Motor vehicle benefits
Access to employee health and wellbeing initiatives
Excellent opportunities for career development
The opportunity to establish a private practice locally
Why Wide Bay?
The Wide Bay offers an outstanding combination of professional opportunity, coastal living and affordability.




The Fraser Coast is renowned for its relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, mild climate and welcoming regional communities.
Enjoy
Beautiful beaches and coastal walking tracks
Whale watching
Easy access to K'gari (formerly Fraser Island)
Excellent fishing and boating
Cafés, restaurants and vibrant local markets
Strong public and private schools
Affordable housing compared with Brisbane
A relaxed regional lifestyle
Strong community connectionsEasy access to Brisbane by air
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.
Maryborough adds a rich history and heritage character, with a range of cafés, cultural attractions and community activities.
About You
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent
Specialist registration with AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain specialist registration
Broad contemporary psychiatric experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to multidisciplinary patient care
An interest in teaching, supervision and service development
Internationally trained Psychiatrists who may be eligible for an Australian specialist registration pathway are encouraged to enquire.
Take the Next Step
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.
Contact Sante Recruitment for a confidential discussion
about the role, remuneration, private practice opportunities, relocation support and specialist registration pathways.
Whether you're already working in Australia or considering relocating to Queensland, Sante Recruitment can provide confidential advice and guidance throughout the process.
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📌 Consultant Psychiatrist Hervey Bay & Maryborough (Queensland)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Queensland