Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist - Psychiatry

Key Highlights

Exciting Psychiatry Specialist Opportunity
Join a dedicated team providing exceptional mental health care in a dynamic and supportive environment. Work across diverse settings, including community services, inpatient units, and specialist outreach clinics.

Comprehensive Career Development
Benefit from a structured and accredited training environment with opportunities for subspecialty experience in addiction, forensic, and child & adolescent psychiatry. Collaborate with experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams to advance your expertise.

Exceptional Lifestyle Location
Enjoy a fulfilling career while experiencing the vibrant culture, natural beauty, and relaxed lifestyle of Central Queensland.

About the Health Service
This health service is a leading provider of comprehensive mental health programs, including inpatient care, community-based services, and outreach programs. It serves as a regional hub for mental health services, with dedicated teams for forensic, addiction, and child & adolescent psychiatry.

Accredited for advanced psychiatry training, the service has strong affiliations with academic institutions and offers ample opportunities for research, education, and career progression.

Position Details
As a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Psychiatry), you will:

• Provide high-quality psychiatry services within a multidisciplinary team.

• Deliver patient-centered care across a range of settings, including community clinics, inpatient units, and outreach services.

• Support and mentor junior medical officers and contribute to RANZCP-accredited training programs.

• Play a key role in the ongoing expansion and development of mental health services in the region.

Job Details:

• Permanent, full-time and part-time options available.

• Salary: AUD $210,332 - $266,677 per annum.

• Total remuneration package up to AUD $528,432 per annum.

Benefits
Competitive Salary Package
Total remuneration of up to AUD $528,432 per annum, including:

• Overtime and on-call allowances.

• Motor vehicle allowance.

• Attraction and retention incentives.

• Generous salary sacrificing options.

• Paid parental leave and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Discounted private health insurance and fitness passport access.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• MBBS or equivalent, eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent.

• Eligibility for accreditation as a RANZCP-approved supervisor is desirable.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in adult psychiatry and mental health service delivery.

• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Commitment to evidence-based care and professional growth.

Vaccination Requirements:
Compliance with vaccine-preventable disease requirements is mandatory.

About Us
At Paragon Medics, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and personal well-being. Explore a rewarding career while enjoying the unique lifestyle opportunities Central Queensland offers.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 8316 2844 or apply now!