About the role

The Deputy Clinical Director (DCD) provides senior medical leadership for clinical governance and clinical effectiveness across Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS). Working with the Clinical Director (CD), the DCD Medical Workforce, Director of Nursing, Medical Directors and multidisciplinary leaders, the role uses clinical risk, patient outcomes, audit and review findings to identify priorities and support measurable improvements in care.

The DCD reports to the Clinical Director MHSS. The position comprises 0.5 FTE as DCD and 0.5 FTE in a clinical role as allocated.

The Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist provides clinical specialist psychiatry support to MHSS, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical practice.

Requirements for the role

Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis screening.
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed.
MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FRANZCP or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and registrable as a Psychiatry specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Internationally trained candidates may require an acceptable Comparability Assessment undertaken by the appropriate Australian Specialist Medical College as part of the application process.




Certified copies of relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
Strong clinical and teaching experience in Psychiatry.
The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS).
Senior Staff Specialists or Staff Specialists report operationally to the Medical Director of their MHSS service line and professionally to the Chief Medical Officer.
The Deputy Clinical Director reports operationally to the Clinical Director MHSS and professionally to the Chief Medical Officer.

Salary information

Permanent full time Staff Specialist with Temporary full time Deputy Clinical Director component
Senior Staff Specialist: Base salary from $266,839 - $282,912 p.a
Staff Specialist: Base salary from $223,136 - $259,187 p.a
Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
Motor vehicle allowance
Professional development allowance
Granted private practice rights

Other benefits

Overtime and on-call allowances
Professional indemnity cover
Career development leave
Annual leave loading
Salary packaging
Employee Assistance Program
Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Friday, 20 November 2026.

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📌 Staff Specialist - Psychiatrist (Deputy Clinical Director, Clinical Governance and Service Improvement) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast