An opportunity is available for a Specialist Consultant Psychiatrist at the Townsville Hospital in Queensland. Family-oriented lifestyle in a vibrant coastal regional city in sub-tropical North Queensland Local airport servicing Sydney (2hr 35min), Melbourne (3hr), and Brisbane (1hr 50min) Main base hospital for the region Competitive remuneration package (up to AUD$537,000 depending on experience) Excellent public and private schools, as well as tertiary institutions Affordable housing The Role and Hospital Provide high-quality clinical and non-clinical services to benefit patients of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), including research and teaching future health professionals. Position available for a specialist psychiatrist in Rural Mental Health Services. Work in a collegial, multidisciplinary team within a supportive framework of peer and operational supports. Lead and manage medical services in accordance with the standards of the specialty, professional ethics, and policies of THHS and Queensland Health, across hospital, community, and outreach settings. The Townsville HHS is the largest tertiary health service in northern Australia. The Adult Mental Health Service includes the Acute Care Team, the 36-bed Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit at The Townsville Hospital, the Homeless Health Outreach Team, and the Community Care Teams. Requirements Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or an equivalent overseas-trained specialist who has completed training in the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABPN), or New Zealand. The Medical Board of Australia has implemented a new expedited pathway to specialist registration from December 2024, which eliminates the need for a specialist assessment with a medical college for those with accepted qualifications in Psychiatry. Accepted qualifications include MRCPsych and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) after 2007. Now is an ideal time to apply for this role. The Location Townsville is the largest regional center in the North and a major gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The favorable weather promotes an outdoor lifestyle with sunshine nearly all year round (over 320 days/year). Enjoy urban amenities without the traffic congestion of metropolitan areas. Experience the relaxed pace and tropical/coastal vibe of the area. The city offers boutique shopping, fine dining, cultural events, and a lively nightlife. The Strand, Townsville's waterfront esplanade, features scenic paths, shopping, night markets, alfresco dining, water parks, picnic and BBQ facilities, gym equipment including a rock climbing wall, and amenities. You can swim in the man-made rockpool or beaches monitored by lifeguards, all with stunning views of Magnetic Island, accessible by a short ferry ride. Our dedicated Registration Team manages all regulatory and visa applications at no cost, aiming to have you ready to start work with minimal hassle. J-18808-Ljbffr
