Consultant Child & Adolescent PsychiatristTertiary Referral Hospital | Tropical North Queensland
Salary Package: AU$400,000 – AU$550,000 per annum + Relocation Assistance
An exceptional opportunity is available for a
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a large tertiary referral hospital in Tropical North Queensland.
This is an outstanding career opportunity to join a highly regarded Mental Health Service providing specialist care to children and adolescents across both inpatient and community settings. Working within an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will manage a diverse and rewarding caseload while contributing to service development, education, research and clinical leadership.
What's on Offer
- Salary package of AU$400,000 – AU$550,000 per annum
- Relocation assistance available
- Large tertiary referral hospital with experienced multidisciplinary teams
- 40-hour working week, supporting an excellent work-life balance
- Career progression and leadership opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
- Comprehensive employee benefits
- Tropical lifestyle with year-round sunshine
- Easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island
- Teaching and research opportunities through James Cook University
The Role Based within a major tertiary referral hospital servicing a population of approximately
700,000 people, you will provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with severe and complex mental health disorders.
Working across the
Acute Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit and community mental health services, you will deliver recovery-focused care while working closely with experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, nursing staff, allied health professionals and community agencies.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment of children and adolescents
- Management of complex mental health presentations across inpatient and community settings
- Clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
- Participation in service planning and quality improvement initiatives
- Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Opportunities to participate in research and academic activities
- Delivering high-quality, patient-centred and recovery-oriented care
The Hospital This major tertiary referral hospital is the principal specialist referral centre for North Queensland, providing comprehensive medical, surgical and mental health services to a catchment of approximately
700,000 people.
The hospital has strong academic links with
James Cook University, offering excellent opportunities for:
- Teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Clinical research
- Professional development
- Academic collaboration
- Leadership within specialist mental health services
The Mental Health Service The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service delivers comprehensive, recovery-focused care across inpatient and community settings.
The service provides assessment, treatment and ongoing management for children and young people experiencing:
- Severe mental illness
- Complex psychiatric disorders
- Acute mental health crises
- Developmental and behavioural disorders
- Community-based mental health needs
You will join an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering evidence-based, family-centred care.
Why Join This Service?
- Large tertiary referral service with excellent clinical support
- Diverse and rewarding Child & Adolescent Psychiatry caseload
- Strong multidisciplinary team environment
- Leadership and service development opportunities
- Teaching and research through James Cook University
- Modern facilities and comprehensive mental health services
- Excellent work-life balance with a 40-hour working week
- Attractive remuneration package and relocation support
Lifestyle Located in
Tropical North Queensland, this vibrant regional city offers one of Australia's most enviable lifestyles.
Enjoy
- Year-round warm tropical climate
- Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
- Easy access to Magnetic Island
- Rainforests, waterfalls and national parks
- Outstanding fishing, boating and water sports
- Excellent schools and family-friendly neighbourhoods
- Affordable housing compared with major metropolitan centres
- Short commuting times
- A thriving café, restaurant and cultural scene
Whether you're seeking adventure, a relaxed coastal lifestyle or an excellent place to raise a family, Tropical North Queensland offers an exceptional quality of life.
International Psychiatrists Welcome This position presents an excellent opportunity for overseas-trained Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists considering relocation to Australia.
Sante Recruitment provides comprehensive support throughout the recruitment and registration process, including:
- Access to exclusive Consultant Psychiatrist opportunities across Australia
- Direct introductions to Clinical Directors and Mental Health Service leaders
- Personalised career advice tailored to your professional goals
- Assistance with RANZCP Specialist Assessment and AHPRA/Medical Board registration
- Preparation and submission of all employment applications
- Guidance on relocation and settlement
- Support with school enrolments for accompanying children
- Advice from Registered Migration Agents regarding Australian visa options
Our recruitment service is
completely confidential and free of charge for all candidates.
Requirements Applicants Should Possess
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or eligibility for specialist registration via the RANZCP Specialist Pathway
- Eligibility for registration with AHPRA / Medical Board of Australia
- Specialist experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Commitment to multidisciplinary, recovery-oriented care
- Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills
International Medical Graduates with specialist qualifications who are eligible for assessment through the
RANZCP Specialist Pathway are encouraged to enquire.
Apply Now If you are seeking an outstanding opportunity to combine a rewarding consultant career with an exceptional tropical lifestyle, we would love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this position or other Consultant Psychiatry opportunities across Australia, contact Sante Recruitment today.