Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist Rehabilitation Psychiatrist, TOWNSVILLE UNIVERSITY [...]

Join our team at Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) as a specialist psychiatrist in our Rehabilitation Mental Health Services Program Area. This permanent, full-time position is based at Townsville University Hospital – the largest tertiary hospital in Northern Australia. The role is ideal for a psychiatrist with expertise in rehabilitation psychiatry, and experience in forensic psychiatry is highly valued.

Are you ready to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment while enjoying an enviable lifestyle? THHS offers a family-friendly atmosphere in a vibrant coastal city, nestled in tropical North Queensland.

What’s on offer?

Remuneration package of up to AUD $536,916 p.a.

• Base salary range $210332 - $266677 p.a. (L18-L27)
• Employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
• Annual leave (5 weeks) + 17.5% loading
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)
• Regional and rural attraction allowance (5% base salary)
• Motor vehicle allowance - $21,000 - $25,500 p.a.
• Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave

Other employment benefits include : communications package, professional indemnity cover, private practice arrangements, professional development opportunities, salary sacrificing options, generous leave entitlements and a supportive workplace environment.

About the role

This position offers an opportunity to :

Role requirements

About the location

Townsville offers a rewarding lifestyle for medical professionals seeking career growth alongside an exceptional work-life balance. As a vibrant city in tropical North Queensland, Townsville boasts an enviable climate with over 300 days of sunshine a year, stunning natural attractions like Magnetic Island, and a welcoming, community-driven atmosphere ideal for families and professionals alike. With a thriving healthcare sector, excellent educational institutions, and access to diverse clinical experiences, Townsville is the perfect destination for doctors looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of a relaxed coastal setting.

Enquiries : Dr Anthony Fernando on 07 4433 9871 / [email protected].

For further information or to apply online : https : / / smartjobs.qld.gov.au / jobs / QLD-TV640024

Closing date : Monday, 14 July 2025.

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