Description
Staff Specialist (Consultant Psychiatrist)
Adult Services | Townsville University Hospital, Queensland, Australia
Permanent Full-time
Remuneration of up to AUD $546,127 p.a. (including incentives), plus a comprehensive benefits package
Join a leading regional mental health service and contribute to the delivery of high-quality specialist psychiatric care across a diverse and rewarding clinical environment.
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Staff Specialist (Consultant Psychiatrist) to join our Adult Mental Health Services team at Townsville University Hospital.
Opportunities are available within Adult Community Mental Health Teams and as a Holiday Reliever, providing variety, flexibility and exposure to a broad range of clinical settings across a large and progressive regional health service.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment while contributing to contemporary models of care, service development, teaching and research.
Why Join Us?
- Work within a collaborative and highly regarded multidisciplinary mental health service
- Provide specialist psychiatric care across community, inpatient and outreach settings
- Contribute to teaching, training and mentoring the next generation of health professionals
- Participate in service development, quality improvement and research activities
- Join one of Queensland’s largest regional health services, delivering specialist care across North Queensland
About the Role
In this role, you will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist psychiatric services within Adult Mental Health Services.
You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based assessment, treatment and recovery-focused care across community and inpatient settings, while supporting service innovation and clinical excellence.
The role offers opportunities to combine meaningful clinical practice with teaching, supervision and research activities.
About You
You will possess:
- Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent specialist qualifications recognised by the College
- Current registration with, or eligibility for registration as, a Specialist Psychiatrist with the Medical Board of Australia
Experience and/or interest in Adult Psychiatry - A commitment to collaborative, recovery-oriented and patient-centred care
- The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams across a variety of clinical settings
Why Townsville?
Townsville offers an enviable tropical lifestyle, affordable living, excellent schools, vibrant dining and entertainment options, and easy access to some of Australia's most spectacular natural attractions, including Magnetic Island, the Great Barrier Reef and North Queensland's stunning coastline.
As the largest city in Northern Australia, Townsville combines the advantages of a major regional centre with a relaxed coastal lifestyle and strong sense of community.
Remuneration and Benefits
A comprehensive and competitive package includes:
- Attraction and retention incentive allowance
- Regional and rural attraction allowance
- Motor vehicle allowance
- Employer superannuation contributions
- Professional development allowance and leave
- Salary packaging options
- Relocation assistance and support
- Generous leave entitlements and wellbeing initiatives
- Additional employment benefits available
Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of mental health care in North Queensland.
Enquiries: Dr Jacqueline Montwill on +61 7 4433 3049 | Jacqueline.Montwill@health.qld.gov.au
Apply online: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV687493
Applications close: Sunday, 23 August 2026
