Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry
MedrecruitListed 23 Sep 2026
Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist – Psychiatry (Mental Health & AODS)
Location: Cairns, QLD
Employment Type: Permanent or Temporary | Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary: Up to $251,642 p.a. (L18-L24) or $274,678 p.a. (L25-L27) + applicable allowances
Start Date: Available by negotiation
About the Role
Provide specialist psychiatric care within a Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service supporting patients across Far North Queensland. Work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality mental health services and improve patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment
- Support mental health and AOD services
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Contribute to service improvement, education and training
Essential Criteria
- Eligible for Specialist Registration in Psychiatry with AHPRA
- FRANZCP or equivalent specialist qualification
- Experience in mental health service delivery
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
What’s On Offer
- Permanent and temporary opportunities
- Full-time and part-time flexibility
- Professional development leave and allowance
- Salary packaging and superannuation
- Additional attraction, retention and locality allowances
- International candidates can be considered
Why Cairns?
Live in tropical North Queensland with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest and outdoor adventure. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, year-round warm weather and excellent work-life balance.
Interested candidates are encouraged to enquire for further information or a detailed position description.