Make a lifestyle change and experience the beauty and relaxed atmosphere of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an emerging tertiary health service undergoing rapid expansion in the wonderful geographical environs of Sunshine Coast.

Job details

Permanent full-time and/or part-time positions up to 80hrs p.f.

Remuneration up to $447,016 p.a.

We are looking for exceptional Psychiatry consultants to join our Mental Health and Specialised Services team within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) in the following areas:

• Inpatient
• Community

SCHHS Salary includes:

• Base salary comprising of between
  • Staff Specialist L18 – L24
    
    • $100.77 - $117.05 p.h. (p/t) 
    • $8,082 - $9,364.50 p.f. (f/t)
  • Senior Staff Specialist L25 – L27
    • $120.51 - $127.77 p.h. (p/t)
    • $9,641.00 - $10,221.70 p.f. (f/t)
• Motor vehicle allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
  • Staff Specialist L18 – L24 – $21,000 p.a.
  • Senior Staff Specialist L25 – L27 – $25,500 p.a.
• Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary
• Professional development allowance $21,500 p.a. (pro rata for Part-time)

Discover the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast Region in South East Queensland is home to pristine beaches, beautiful rivers, picturesque hinterland villages and subtropical forests. Candidates looking for a fantastic lifestyle can be assured the Sunshine Coast holds all the answers!

The Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist (Psychiatry) position joins a growing Mental Health and Specialised Services department providing high quality psychiatry management wtihin the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS). These roles work in collaboration with the other clinicians and leaders to provide multidisciplinary consideration of needs.  The Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist (Psychiatry) will need to be consumer and carer focused and will have sophisticated skills when working with families and other carers.

SCHHS is a dynamic health service provider that delivers high-quality cost-effective, innovative healthcare in collaboration with our communities and partners. SCHHS is committed to supporting Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our population and workforce, and to accommodating differences amongst its patients/consumers, their families and carers, our workers and potential clients.

SCHHS provides a work environment that promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life. Your skills can help us shape the future of healthcare in the Sunshine Coast region.

SCHHS offers:

• Professional development leave
• Professional indemnity cover
• Granted private practice arrangements
• Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
• Annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Applications will remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference:  SC627572

Closing Date: Tuesday, 06 May 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae Template (Word, 59KB)
  Application Kit
  
  SC627572_Role Description (PDF, 516KB)
  Role Description