Description
Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist Psychiatrist
Employer: Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Location: Townsville University Hospital, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Salary: Remuneration package up to AUD $536,916 p.a. + Benefits (L18–L27)
Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time (80 hours per fortnight)
Summary
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) is seeking a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join the Rehabilitation Mental Health Services Program Area at Townsville University Hospital. This senior role combines clinical practice, teaching, research, and leadership within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
You will provide specialist care to consumers requiring secure rehabilitation services, working alongside by psychiatrists, registrars, and resident medical officers. Experience in forensic psychiatry will be highly regarded. As a University Hospital, THHS also offers opportunities to participate in academic and research activities through its partnership with James Cook University.
Townsville offers more than 300 days of sunshine each year, affordable living, excellent schools, and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island, and the Outback. This is a chance to combine a rewarding consultant level psychiatry career with an enviable lifestyle in one of Australia’s most vibrant regional centres.
The Role
- Provide high quality clinical care within the Rehabilitation Mental Health Services Program Area.
- Contribute to teaching and research through THHS’s partnership with James Cook University.
- Lead and collaborate with a supportive multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, registrars, and resident medical officers.
- Deliver care to consumers with complex rehabilitation needs requiring secure treatment environments, ensuring recovery is supported by a holistic, team-based approach.
Candidate Requirements
- Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or eligibility to obtain this.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrist (FRANZCP or equivalent.
- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality clinical care, teaching, and research.
- Experience in rehabilitation psychiatry’ familiarity with forensic psychiatry principles will be highly regarded.
Benefits:
- Remuneration package up to AUD $536,916 p.a. (L18-L27).
- Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary).
- Regional and rural attraction allowance (5% base salary).
- Motor vehicle allowance.
- Employer contributions to superannuation (12.75%).
- Annual leave (5 weeks) + 17.5% loading.
- Professional development allowance + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave.
- On-call and recall allowances.
- Salary packaging options to maximise take-home pay.
- Relocation assistance and additional benefits are available.
- Supportive team culture with opportunities for career progression.
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to combine consultant level psychiatry practice with teaching, research, and leadership in a supportive team environment. You’ll benefit from generous remuneration, professional development leave, relocation assistance, and a strong culture of collaboration and career progression.
Living in Townsville
Townsville is Northern Queensland’s largest city, offering more than 300 days of sunshine each year, affordable living, excellent schools, and a thriving university and health sector. With easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island, and the Outback, Townsville provides the perfect balance of professional challenge and relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Contact:Dr Anthony Fernando – +61 7 4433 9871 | Anthony.Fernando@health.qld.gov.au
Apply online:https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV671164
Applications close:Thursday, 15 January 2026
Apply now to take the next step in your psychiatry career in Australia.
