An exciting opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join the Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health Service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
This is a permanent full-time or part-time position for psychiatrists interested in youth mental health, with the prospect to work across community, inpatient-linked, and specialist child and adolescent mental health programs in a leading regional tertiary service.
Staff Specialist Psychiatrist (Youth Mental Health) | Townsville Region
What's on Offer
Staff Specialist Psychiatrist role within Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Mental Health
Permanent full-time or part-time positions available
Salary range approximately AUD $216K - $275K + super
Employer superannuation contribution
Generous annual leave
Salary packaging options available
Strong focus on teaching, training, and academic partnerships
Access to leadership development and career progression pathways
Multidisciplinary, supportive youth mental health teams
Regional lifestyle with excellent work-life balance
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric services within the Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health Service, working across multiple multidisciplinary teams and clinical programs.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults
Working across community, outpatient, and specialist youth mental health programs




Participating in multidisciplinary care planning and clinical review meetings
Providing clinical leadership within youth mental health teams
Supervising and supporting junior medical staff and trainees
Contributing to service development, governance, and quality improvement
Engaging in teaching, training, and professional education activities
Supporting continuity of care across complex youth mental health presentations
What We're Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Experience or strong interest in child, adolescent, or youth psychiatry
Strong communication and collaborative multidisciplinary skills
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred mental health care
Interest in teaching, supervision, and service development
Ability to work across diverse clinical programs and teams
Valid driver's licence (Class C) required
Why This Role?
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work in specialist youth mental health within a large regional tertiary service.
You will be part of a well-supported multidisciplinary team delivering care to some of the most complex and important patient populations, while benefiting from strong training pathways, academic links with James Cook University, and a lifestyle that balances professional challenge with regional liveability.
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📌 Staff Specialist Psychiatrist (Youth Mental Health) | (Townsville)
🏢 Paragon Medics
📍 Townsville