Consultant Psychiatrist – Addiction Psychiatry / Addiction Medicine Regional Queensland | Coastal Lifestyle | Sunshine & Career Balance An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience or interest in Addiction Psychiatry / Addiction Medicine to join a leading regional mental health service in Queensland. General Adult Psychiatrists with Addiction Psychiatry experience are also strongly encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive multidisciplinary Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs service while enjoying an exceptional coastal lifestyle and year-round sunshine. Located in a thriving regional Queensland city enjoying more than 300 days of sunshine annually, this region offers an enviable lifestyle with easy access to: Beautiful beaches Waterfront dining and entertainment precincts Outdoor attractions including: Riverbank parklands Coastal recreation areas Nearby island destinations The area also offers: Excellent public and private schools Strong arts and cultural scene Access to national parks and scenic hinterland regions Affordable living with a relaxed coastal atmosphere This is an ideal location for professionals and families seeking both career opportunity and lifestyle balance. This major regional health service: Has approximately 331 beds Is the largest hospital in the region Delivers comprehensive specialist and tertiary-level healthcare services The Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (MHAODS) provides specialist care to a catchment population exceeding 250,000 people, delivering services across: Adult Mental Health Addiction Psychiatry Alcohol and Other Drugs services Community and inpatient mental health care The service maintains strong affiliations with: Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists The University of Queensland Rural Clinical School Specialist mental health services throughout Southeast Queensland The department has a strong commitment to: Education and registrar training Clinical governance and service development Multidisciplinary and patient-centred care You will: Deliver specialist Addiction Psychiatry and General Adult Psychiatry services Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Contribute to education, supervision, and mentoring Participate in service innovation and quality improvement initiatives Support patients with complex mental health and substance use presentations Fellowship of the: Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) OR Equivalent specialist qualification eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA Psychiatrists with: Addiction Psychiatry experience General Adult Psychiatry backgrounds with addiction interest SIMG pathway eligibility are encouraged to apply. Coastal Queensland lifestyle with year-round sunshine Diverse and rewarding Addiction Psychiatry practice Supportive multidisciplinary team culture Strong teaching and professional development environment * Excellent balance between career progression and lifestyle
