Staff Specialist Psychiatrist
An exciting opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a collaborative and multidisciplinary mental health service across Metro South, Brisbane.
Multiple permanent and temporary full-time or part-time positions are available for psychiatrists seeking a balanced role combining clinical care, leadership, teaching, and service development within a well-established public mental health network.
What's on Offer
Staff Specialist Psychiatrist positions across inpatient and community settings
Permanent and temporary appointments available
Flexible full-time and part-time working arrangements
Work across hospital, community, and mental health emergency services
Strong focus on teaching, supervision, and training of junior staff
Opportunities for research and quality improvement involvement
Salary packaging and competitive public sector remuneration (L18-L27)
Professional development support and study leave opportunities
Access to tertiary teaching networks and academic partnerships
Family-friendly workplace culture with flexible work arrangements
Strong multidisciplinary and consumer-focused service model
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric care across a diverse range of clinical settings within a major metropolitan mental health service.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings
Providing inpatient and outpatient consultations as required




Participating in multidisciplinary clinical meetings and service planning
Providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
Supervising and teaching registrars, junior doctors, and medical students
Contributing to research, audit, and quality improvement activities
Supporting clinical governance, safety, and service improvement initiatives
Working collaboratively across acute, community, and emergency mental health services
What We're Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent
Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
Strong experience in general adult psychiatry across inpatient and community settings
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrated leadership ability in multidisciplinary environments
Commitment to teaching, supervision, and clinical education
Interest in quality improvement, research, and service development
Patient-centred, collaborative approach to mental health care
Why This Role?
This is an excellent prospect to work within a large, integrated metropolitan mental health service that values clinical excellence, education, and innovation.
You will have the opportunity to influence service delivery across multiple care settings while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centred psychiatry, workforce development, and team-oriented multidisciplinary practice.
The role also offers strong flexibility, qualified support, and long‐term career development pathways within Queensland's public health system.
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📌 Staff Specialist Psychiatrist | (Queensland)
🏢 Paragon Medics Pty
📍 Queensland