MAKE A LASTING IMPACT IN MENTAL HEALTH!
- Join Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services as a specialist psychiatrist
- Provide expert, person-centred care for people with intellectual and developmental disability
- Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality mental health services
- Bring your clinical expertise to a rewarding role at Bundaberg Hospital
READY TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE? APPLY NOW AND JOIN OUR DEDICATED TEAM!
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L13-L27
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/H2608WB690642
Closing date 27-Oct-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent Full Time (80 hours p.f.)
Contact person Clarissa Schmierer
Contact details (07) 4150 2674
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Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Your opportunity:
- Provide expert Psychiatric care assessment and management of patients with an intellectual disability or on the autism spectrum.
- This role will predominantly be a Consultation Liaison role to community and inpatient teams and may also include a small cohort of direct patient care, as part of an Intellectual and Developmental Disability team.
- Provide professional leadership in the area of Mental Health within a multidisciplinary environment.
Opportunity for Private Practice:
The successful candidate may have the opportunity to establish private practice outside of their WBHHS appointment with local private hospitals. The successful candidate may receive assistance and concessions with:
- Use of the local private hospital's sessional rooms to allow establishment of practice and referral pathways
- Assistance with credentialling and administrative support to commence private practice
- Introduction to local GP's, physicians and surgeons to facilitate referral pathways.
Find out more in the Role Description.
Our offer:
We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $564,548 p.a., including salary between $193,191 - $282,912 p.a., generous employer superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%),
professional development allowance, motor vehicle allowance, salary sacrifice perks, and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance. JAR: H2608WB690642
Regional Queensland residents enjoy a lower cost of living and affordable housing in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse regions.
Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
- Access to extensive
options to maximise your take-home pay * Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Career development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
- The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Bundaberg, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle
Discover Bundaberg
and the Coral Coast region is where the , just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, , education and tourism facilities including Turtle Rookery.
How to apply:
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***
Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure
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