Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Youth Mental Health

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We’re partnering with a progressive regional health service to appoint a Consultant Psychiatrist within a well-established Child and Youth Mental Health Service based in Toowoomba. This is a rare chance to combine meaningful clinical work with genuine lifestyle balance, all while making a lasting impact across regional and rural communities.

What’s on offer /n

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- Total package: $381,337 – $476,304

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- Hourly rate: $103.79 – $131.60 (L18–L27)

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- Permanent full-time or part-time options available

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- Flexible working arrangements

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- Strong focus on clinical autonomy, leadership and development

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About the service /n

One of Queensland’s largest regional health services, delivering care across a broad network of hospitals and community facilities. The team provides specialist mental health assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and their families, working closely with schools, GPs, and community providers.

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The service is known for its integrated and recovery-focused approach , with strong multidisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to improving access to care across regional areas.

The role /n

In this position, you will:

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- Deliver specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment to children and young people

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- Support families through evidence-based, recovery-focused care

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- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and community settings

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- Provide clinical leadership and contribute to service development

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- Support access to specialist services across rural and regional communities

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Why Toowoomba? /n

Toowoomba offers the perfect balance between career opportunity and lifestyle. Known as the “Garden City,” it combines a relaxed regional pace with all the essentials of a major centre, including excellent schools, healthcare, and dining options.

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The city is just a short drive from Brisbane, making weekend trips to the coast or city easily accessible, while still enjoying a lower cost of living and less congestion day-to-day. Toowoomba is also known for its beautiful parks, vibrant café culture, and strong sense of community.

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For those relocating, it’s an ideal place to settle long-term, offering space, affordability, and a family-friendly environment. Professionally, working in this region often provides broader clinical exposure, greater autonomy, and the chance to genuinely influence service delivery and patient outcomes.

Who we’re looking for /n

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- Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA

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- Fellowship of RANZCP (or equivalent)

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- Experience in child and adolescent mental health

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- A collaborative and patient-centred approach

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If you’re looking for a role where your work has real impactand where you can enjoy a more balanced lifestyle - I’d be happy to discuss this opportunity with you confidentially - Anna -

📌 Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Youth Mental Health (Toowoomba)
🏢 Mediix
📍 Toowoomba