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
Advantages:
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 % 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:
date: Monday, 27 October 2025
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📌 Consultant Psychiatrist
🏢 Townsville Hospital and Health Service
📍 Australia