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Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer (Psychiatrist - Intellectual and Developmental Disability)
Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay or Maryborough Hospitals
Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services invites applications for a Senior Psychiatrist to join our dedicated team at Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, or Maryborough Hospitals. You will provide expert psychiatric assessment, treatment, and care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive mental health services. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to service development, education, and research in a supportive and collaborative environment. Make a difference in the lives of a vulnerable population and advance your career!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L18 , L18-L24, L25-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H2509WB658706 |
| Closing date | 13-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time (80 hours p.f.) |
| Contact person | Dr Roy West |
| Contact details | (07) 4150 2674 Access the National Relay Service |
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Your opportunity:
- Provide expert Psychiatric care assessment and management of patients with an intellectual disability or on the autism spectrum.
- This role will predominantly be a Consultation Liaison role to community and inpatient teams and may also include a small cohort of direct patient care, as part of an Intellectual and Developmental Disability team.
- Provide professional leadership in the area of Mental Health within a multidisciplinary environment.
Opportunity for Private Practice:
The successful candidate may have the opportunity to establish private practice outside of their WBHHS appointment with local private hospitals. The successful candidate may receive assistance and concessions with:
- Use of the local private hospital's sessional rooms to allow establishment of practice and referral pathways
- Assistance with credentialling and administrative support to commence private practice
- Introduction to local GP's, physicians and surgeons to facilitate referral pathways.
Find out more in the Role Description.
Our offer:
We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $528,085 p.a., including salary between $182,106 - $266,677 p.a., generous employer superannuation (up to 12.75%), salary sacrifice perks, and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance. Job Ad Reference: H2509WB658706
Regional Queensland residents enjoy a lower cost of living and affordable housing in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse regions.
Other benefits include:
- Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
- Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
- Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
- Professional Development Allowance
- Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Lower cost of living
Discover Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast
Bundaberg is where the coastline meets the country, four hours' drive north of Brisbane. It is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery. The Fraser Coast is known for its diverse, natural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle. This destination with a difference is home to Fraser Island, incredible whale watching encounters, family-friendly beaches, history and culture.
How to apply:
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***
Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure
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.
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Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 696KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
Information Package for Applicants
Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae 2012 (Word, 58KB)
Information Package for Applicants
H2509WB658706 - RD (PDF, 635KB)
Role Description
