An opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well‑established mental health rehabilitation service supporting adults with complex and enduring mental illness. You'll work within a multidisciplinary team providing recovery‑focused assessment, treatment planning, and long‑term therapeutic support across community and inpatient rehabilitation settings.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Providing clinical leadership and specialist psychiatric care for adults in rehabilitation programs
- Working closely with psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, nursing teams, and community partners
- Developing and reviewing individualised recovery plans
- Supporting transitional care and community reintegration
- Participating in service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Contributing to teaching and supervision of junior medical staff

What’s On Offer
- Competitive remuneration package with additional allowances
- Supportive team culture with strong emphasis on recovery‑oriented practice




- Opportunities for leadership, service development, and research involvement
- Access to career development, study leave, and CME support
- Flexible rostering options and excellent work‑life balance

Lifestyle

Townsville offers a warm climate, relaxed lifestyle, and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island, and tropical national parks. With a strong sense of community, affordable living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene, it’s an ideal location for professionals seeking a balanced coastal lifestyle.

Requirements

- FRANZCP or equivalent specialist qualifications eligible for AHPRA Specialist Registration
- Substantially Comparable outcomes from SIMG can be considered
- Demonstrated experience or strong interest in psychiatric rehabilitation
- Commitment to recovery-focused and culturally safe practice

📌 Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry (Douglas Shire)
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📍 Douglas Shire