Overview I am seeking experienced Locum Consultant Psychiatrists to join some great supportive teams in Cairns, Queensland.
The Benefits $2,700 per day
Travel Included
Accommodation Included
Staff Specialist Cairns Inpatient ASAP
Brand new facility
One of 5 inpatient teams supported by registrar, RMO and interns. 5th team is a new PICU dedicated team (not required for this role). The ward operates off geographically based teams (so they allocate patients based on the suburb they live in), which means all teams attend to all levels of acuity.
Forensic order and treatment authority patients are frequent.
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
No on call
Staff Specialist Cairns Adult Community ASAP
This position is with adult community-based teams within the Mental Health Service. The position requires the Consultant Psychiatrist to provide relief as required across these teams, who provide a wide range of MHAOD community-based support across Cairns and Surrounds. The services include telephone-based intake, acute crisis support, rehabilitation, perinatal and continuing community management of people with serious mental illness.
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
No on call
Staff Specialist Cairns Remote East ASAP
Minimum 6 week booking
Fly-in, Fly-out position to the Torres and Cape serving remote communities (Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula and Cooktown/Hopevale/Wujal Wujal). The typical schedule is 1 week on outreach and the other based from cairns V/C
Monday to Friday - travel can occasionally fall outside of these hours during outreach
Supported by registrar and GP with advanced skills MH
Outreach accommodation and travel is arranged by the service
No nights
No weekends
No on call
The Location Cairns, a vibrant city in tropical North Queensland, is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, offering breath-taking natural beauty and endless adventure. Traveling to Cairns is quite accessible, with direct flights from major Australian cities: approximately 3 hours from Sydney, 3.5 hours from Melbourne, and just 2 hours from Brisbane.
Once you arrive, you ll find lush landscapes, stunning coastal views, and plenty of opportunities for snorkelling, diving, and rainforest exploration, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers.
About You Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Fellow with Royal Australia & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (essential)
Provide high level of quality clinical care
Demonstrated high level of professionalism and leadership skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
How do I Apply? Please contact Olga Kalenbach on or email to discuss further.
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