Staff Specialist (Consultant Psychiatrist) - Adult Mental Health ServicesTownsville, Queensland, AustraliaPermanent Full-time or Part-timeRemuneration package up to AUD $534,040 p.a.(f/t) + benefitsAdvance your psychiatry career in tropical North QueenslandTownsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) invites applications from Consultant Psychiatrists to join our Adult Mental Health Service Group. This role offers clinical variety, strong professional support, and the lifestyle benefits of living in one of Australia's most dynamic regional centres.About the Role You will provide specialist psychiatric care across Adult Community Mental Health Teams and/or the Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (AAMHIU). The position includes opportunities for service development, teaching, supervision, and research.Key responsibilities include:Delivering comprehensive psychiatric and somatic assessments, risk assessments, and evidence‐based treatment planningProviding clinical leadership and supervision within multidisciplinary teamsWorking collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agenciesContributing to registrar and medical student education, as well as research activity within THHSParticipating in the after‐hours on‐call rosterWorking towards ECT accreditation and contributing to ECT service deliveryWhy Townsville? Townsville offers a rare combination of professional challenge and lifestyle appeal:A vibrant coastal city with over 300 days of sunshine each yearAccess to the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island, tropical rainforests, and world‐class outdoor recreationExcellent schools, universities, and a growing cultural and dining sceneA welcoming, family‐friendly community with a relaxed pace of lifeAbout the Service The Mental Health Service Group delivers integrated, recovery‐focused care across inpatient, community, and outreach settings. You will join a collegial team of psychiatrists, registrars, nurses, allied health clinicians, and peer workers, supported by strong clinical governance and a collaborative consultant group.What We OfferRemuneration package up to AUD $534,040 p.a. (f/t) (L18-L27)Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)Regional and rural attraction allowance (5% base salary)Motor vehicle allowanceEmployer contributions to superannuation (12.75%)17.5% recreational leave loadingProfessional development allowance + 3.6 weeks p.a. study and professional leaveOn‐call and shift allowances (where applicable)Salary packaging optionsRelocation assistance and visa supportAdditional benefits availableRequirementsFellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent specialist qualifications eligible for AHPRA specialist registrationCommitment to ongoing professional developmentAbility to work effectively within multidisciplinary teamsInternationally trained psychiatrists eligible for RANZCP Specialist Assessment are encouraged to apply.Enquiries:Dr Jacqueline Montwill on +61 7 4433 3049 / Jacqueline.Montwill@health.qld.gov.au.Apply online:https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV677374Closing date:Tuesday, 14 April 2026#J-18808-Ljbffr