What s On Offer
Competitive package of $350,000 $525,000 p.a. plus a generous relocation allowance40-hour working week, supporting a healthy work-life balanceJoin a large, supportive tertiary health service with strong multidisciplinary teamsEnjoy a sub-tropical, laid-back lifestyle with sunshine most days of the yearVibrant regional city offering easy access to stunning natural attractions, including the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island, swimming lagoons, beaches, foreshore walks, and hiking trailsClose to modern amenities and entertainment, including shopping precincts, sporting venues, a military museum, water park, and a world-class coral reef aquariumExcellent private and public schools, ensuring quality education for your childrenPermanent residency support available for eligible international applicants
About the role
This Psychiatry role is based in a large tertiary referral hospital in North Queensland, the primary referral centre for a population of approximately 700,000. The hospital delivers a broad range of specialist services and has strong links with James Cook University, with active involvement in research and clinical trials.
Mental Health Services provide recovery-oriented care across inpatient, community, residential rehabilitation, and supported accommodation settings, delivered by multidisciplinary teams working closely with community partners.
This role offers a leadership opportunity within the Adult Mental Health Service. You will manage a clinical caseload while contributing to service delivery across hospital, community, and outreach settings. The position also includes participation in quality improvement, research, and the teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate clinical staff.
About the location
Located in tropical North Queensland, this vibrant regional centre offers an exceptional lifestyle combining natural beauty, modern amenities, and strong community connections. Set between the Great Barrier Reef, lush rainforests, and wide-open outback landscapes, the region provides easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, from island escapes and reef diving to hiking and national parks.
Residents enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with affordable housing, short commute times, excellent schools, and a growing arts, dining, and cultural scene. With a warm climate year-round and a strong sense of community, the area is ideal for professionals and families seeking both career opportunity and quality of life in one of Australia s most scenic regions.
Relocating to Australia&. support we can offer you
Forget Government Job Boards - We know our hospitals. We provide you with exclusive Psychiatrist job vacancies and direct link-ups with Mental Health Dept. DirectorsOur recruitment service is FREE and personalised to your career and location requirementsPsychiatrist Peer to Peer Group Support with the RANZCP Specialist Assessment and Medical Board ApplicationsAll Job applications prepared and submitted by our recruitment team.Support with enrolling your children into leading performing private or state schoolsRegistered Migration Agent advice and support
Sound like you
Contact Jonathan Richards, your Psychiatry Recruitment Specialist, to find out more about this role and all it has to offer.
Tel: 0422408729
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About Jonathan Richards
I have 15+ years experience connecting Psychiatrists with the best job opportunities across Australia. It is my passion and privilege to ensure you are being provided with the best recruitment services available.