Consultant Psychiatrist (Homeless Health Outreach Team) / Quality Lead
Employer: Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
Location: Townsville, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Salary : AU$100.78–$127.77 per hour (L18–L27)
Contract Type : Permanent Part-Time (0.9 FTE / 72 hours per fortnight)
Hours : Flexible part-time
Job Summary :
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead quality improvement initiatives and provide clinical coverage for the Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT). This dual-role position offers a unique opportunity to shape service delivery and support vulnerable populations in a vibrant regional setting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead quality and safety development across Adult Mental Health Services
* Optimise least restrictive practices and support clinical governance
* Provide psychiatric care to homeless individuals via the HHOT service
* Participate in teaching, supervision, audits, and research
* Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to service innovation
Candidate Requirements:
* Fellowship with RANZCP and specialist registration with AHPRA (or eligibility for same)
* Experience in adult psychiatry and quality improvement
* Commitment to recovery-oriented and culturally safe care
* General driver's licence and compliance with VPD requirements
Benefits:
* Work-life balance in tropical North Queensland
* Professional development allowance + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
* Supportive team culture and leadership pathways
* Employer contributions to superannuation (12.75%)
* Annual leave (5 weeks) + 17.5% loading
* Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)
* Regional and rural attraction allowance (5% base salary)
* Motor vehicle allowance
* Attractive salary packaging options and generous leave entitlements.
Contact: Dr Jacqueline Montwill – +61 |
Apply online:
Closing date : Monday, 27 October 2025
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