Consultant Psychiatrist – Intellectual & Developmental Disability
Bundaberg, Queensland | Salary Package up to $564,548 | Private Practice Opportunity
An outstanding opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a progressive mental health service in Bundaberg, Queensland, providing specialist psychiatric care to people with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder.
This is an opportunity to combine meaningful clinical work with qualified leadership while enjoying the lifestyle, affordability and coastal environment of regional Queensland.
The Opportunity
The successful Psychiatrist will provide expert psychiatric assessment and management across intellectual and developmental disability services.
The role will predominantly involve
Consultation Liaison
support to community and inpatient mental health teams, with the opportunity to maintain a small cohort of direct patient care as part of the
Intellectual and Developmental Disability
team.
Key Responsibilities Include
Providing specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and management
Supporting patients with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder
Providing
Consultation Liaison
services to community and inpatient mental health teams
Participating in multidisciplinary assessment and treatment planning
Providing professional leadership within the Mental Health service
Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
Supporting high-quality, recovery-focused and person-centred care
Contributing to clinical education, supervision and service development
Private Practice Opportunity
The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to
establish a private practice
alongside their public appointment, with support available through local private hospitals.
Assistance May Include
Access to private hospital sessional rooms to assist with
establishing a private practice




Support with credentialling and administrative requirements
Assistance in establishing local referral pathways
Introductions to local GPs, physicians and surgeons
Support in developing a sustainable private patient base
Benefits
Remuneration & Benefits
A highly competitive remuneration package is available with a total package value of up to $564,548 p.a., including:
Base salary of $193,191 – $282,912 p.a.
Employer superannuation contribution of up to *****%
17.5% annual leave loading
Clinical professional development allowance
Paid professional development leave
Motor vehicle allowance
Salary packaging and salary sacrifice options
Flexible rostering to support work-life balance
Comprehensive employment advantages and professional support
Why Bundaberg?
Bundaberg offers an attractive combination of affordable living, coastal lifestyle and excellent professional opportunities.
The Region Offers
Affordable housing and a lower cost of living
Beautiful beaches and coastal communities
Excellent fishing, swimming, surfing and boating
National parks and outdoor recreational opportunities
Strong local community connections
Excellent shopping and sporting facilities
Education and cultural facilities
Access to fresh local produce and seafood
Year-round warm Queensland climate
Easy access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef
For doctors and families seeking a regional lifestyle without sacrificing professional opportunity, Bundaberg provides an attractive balance of career, community and coastal living.
About You
You will be a suitably qualified Consultant Psychiatrist with an interest or experience in:
Intellectual and developmental disability psychiatry
Autism spectrum disorder
Consultation Liaison psychiatry
Multidisciplinary mental health services
Community and inpatient psychiatric care
You will bring strong communication skills, sound clinical judgement and a commitment to collaborative, patient-centred care.

📌 Consultant Psychiatrist Intellectual And Developmental Disability Qld. (Queensland)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Queensland