Psychiatry Principal House Officer / Registrar | Mackay, Queensland RANZCP Accredited Training | Stages 1–3 | Mental Health & AODS | Tropical North Queensland
Temporary Full-Time | 76 hours per fortnight
Sante Recruitment is seeking a Principal House Officer / Psychiatry Registrar to join the Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs (AODS) team at Mackay Base Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor seeking broad clinical exposure within a comprehensive regional mental health service, with the benefit of working in a department accredited by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) for Stages 1, 2 and 3 training.
The Opportunity
The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery, development and ongoing improvement of high-quality mental health services across the Mackay Hospital and Health Service.
The position provides exposure across inpatient and community mental health services, working alongside experienced psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams.
You Will Have The Opportunity To
Provide assessment and management of mental health patients across inpatient and outpatient settings
Participate in the delivery of comprehensive psychiatric care
Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, medical staff, nursing and allied health professionals
Contribute to clinical education and the development of medical knowledge
Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and clinical meetings
Develop skills across a broad range of psychiatric presentations
Contribute to quality improvement and service development
Work across multiple locations within the Mackay Hospital and Health Service as required
RANZCP Training & Development
The Mackay Mental Health service is RANZCP-accredited for Stages 1 to 3,



making this an attractive opportunity for doctors progressing through Australian psychiatry training.
The service provides access to a broad range of clinical environments and patient presentations, supporting ongoing professional development and progression towards specialist psychiatry training.
About the Mental Health & AODS Service
Mackay Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs Service provides a comprehensive range of specialist mental health services across the region.
The Service Includes
24-bed acute mental health inpatient unit
6-bed Step-Up Step-Down Unit
Acute Care Service
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Continuing Care Team
Mobile Intensive Rehabilitation Team
Early Psychosis Service
Child and Youth Mental Health
Older Persons Mental Health
Alcohol & Other Drugs services
Community mental health services
Outreach services to Moranbah and the Whitsunday region
Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health service is supported by two designated mental health beds within Mackay Base Hospital for crisis intervention, with links to the Townsville Adolescent Unit for patients requiring longer admissions.
This breadth of services provides excellent exposure to different areas of mental health and psychiatry within a single regional health service.
About Mackay Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides healthcare acrosssix hospitals, two multi-purpose health services and four community health centres,



supporting a population of approximately 185,000 across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions.
With more than3,500 staff, the health service covers an extensive geographical area stretching from Bowen and the Whitsundays in the north to St Lawrence in the south and west to Clermont.
The Service Promotes
Career development and career progression
A strong culture of collaboration and teamwork
Clinical capability development
Variety and flexibility
Staff health and wellbeing
Work-life balance
Live, Work & Play in Mackay
Mackay offers an outstandingcoastal lifestyle in tropical North Queensland, combining the benefits of regional living with excellent community infrastructure.
Enjoy
Beautiful beaches and coastal surroundings
Subtropical rainforest and national parks
Outdoor recreation and water-based activities
Quality schools and family-friendly communities
Sporting clubs and excellent community facilities
Cafes, restaurants, bars and local entertainment
Festivals, galleries and cultural activities
A diverse and growing regional economy
A more relaxed lifestyle away from the congestion of major metropolitan centres
Mackay provides an ideal environment for doctors and families seekingcareer development, lifestyle and community.
The Details
Position:Principal House Officer / Psychiatry Registrar
Location:Mackay, Queensland
Hospital:Mackay Base Hospital
Department:Mental Health & Alcohol & Other Drugs
Employment:Temporary Full-Time
Hours:76 hours per fortnight
Training:RANZCP-accredited Stages 1–3
International Medical Graduates International Medical Graduates with appropriate qualifications and registration eligibility are encouraged to enquire.
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📌 Principal House Officer / Registrar Psychiatry. (North Mackay)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 North Mackay