Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer (Psychiatry of Older Persons - Psychogeriatrician), L13 - L27, Older Persons Mental Health Service Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services, Bundaberg Hospital - H2610WB695249

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OLDER PERSONS' MENTAL HEALTH!

Make a meaningful impact with Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services as a Senior Staff Specialist, Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer (Psychiatry of Older Persons Psychogeriatrician) at Bundaberg Hospital. Provide expert, compassionate care to older persons with complex mental health needs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and help improve wellbeing, recovery and quality of life.

Bring your expertise and make a lasting difference - apply now!

Your opportunity:

- The Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) provides comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of older adults with complex mental health conditions in a range of settings including acute inpatient and community mental health. This position will provide clinical leadership, supervision, and training within multidisciplinary adult mental health team/s across the Service, to support high quality patient care. To facilitate continuous service evaluation and allow for the development of service initiatives in mental health.

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.





Qualifications and other requirements:

- Mandatory possession of a Medical qualification from a registered tertiary institution and Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential and fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, as recognised by the Australian Medical Council, including maintenance of CPD and good standing as required by AHPRA for the maintenance of Specialist Registration.
- Specialist Registrants will be preferred in all positions; however non-specialists or overseas trained specialists may be considered where appropriate and significant progression towards fellowship can be demonstrated. Applicants who have completed specialist qualifications but are yet to be registered as a specialist are encouraged to apply.

Why join us?

Career Growth: At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.

Inclusive Culture: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish.

Impactful Work: Be a part of an organisation that's shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals.

Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration,



training and development and flexible work arrangements and leave options.

Our offer: We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $567,085 p.a., including salary between $329,372 - $505,462 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: H2610WB695249

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 salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
- Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional 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, Hervey Bay and Maryborough, with access to coastal living, robust community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate.

The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.

Application: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-H2610WB695249

Closing Date: Tuesday, 24th November 2026

📌 Psychiatry of Older Persons - Psychogeriatrician (Bundaberg) (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service
📍 Bundaberg Central