Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Community Mental Health
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service | Queensland
Rate: $2,400 per day
Dates: 14 December 2026 – 25 June 2027
Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry

Healthcare Australia is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist for a long-term locum opportunity with Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service in beautiful Far North Queensland.
This position is based within the CCT North/Central Community Mental Health Service, providing adult mental health care in a community-based setting.

Working out of Cairns North, you’ll be supporting an established community mental health team, with the benefit of consistent weekday hours and no after-hours commitments.

Position Details

- Location: Cairns, Queensland
- Health Service: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
- Position: Staff Specialist – CCT North/Central (Community Reliever)
- Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry
- Setting: Community-based Adult Mental Health Service
- Dates: 14 December 2026 – 25 June 2027
- Rate: $2,400 per day

Working Hours

- Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
- No night shifts
- No weekend work
- No on-call requirements




- No work required on public holidays

Christmas Coverage: The locum is required to work non-public holidays throughout the Christmas period, with public holidays off.
Travel & Accommodation The following expenses will be reimbursed for this placement:

- Return flights
- Accommodation
- Car hire

Requirements

- Specialist registration with AHPRA in Psychiatry
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and Current Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent specialist recognition
- Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- Previous community mental health experience would be advantageous

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Excellent daily rate of $2,400
- Long-term placement offering consistent work
- Monday–Friday roster with no nights, weekends or on-call
- Travel, accommodation and car hire reimbursed
- Opportunity to work in tropical Far North Queensland

Interested? If you’re available for the full placement or would like to discuss your availability, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more about this opportunity with Healthcare Australia.

📌 Consultant Psychiatrist - Community Mental Health | Cairns QLD | $2,400 per Day
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