Join the team at CQ Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs services as a Senior Staff Specialist/Steff Specialist - Psychiatry, permanently!

This role provides high-quality psychiatry services and clinical leadership across multiple sites within CQ Health, including hospitals and outreach clinics. The position may require work at any facility, with the Central Queensland Forensic Mental Health Service based in Rockhampton, serving a 900-inmate male prison, with female and juvenile inmates in Brisbane or Townsville.

Preference for candidates with Forensic Mental Health or Prison Mental Health experience; general adult psychiatrists may also apply.

Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply now.

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Woorabinda and Central Highlands districts and adult patients of the Central West Hospital and Health Service (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000).

Rockhampton is the principal service centre for this area and as such provides the medical coverage, professional supervision, and administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, training for RANZCP trainees, support for accreditation and implementation of programs as well as acute inpatient facilities for the Central Queensland Mental Health teams.

About the role:

Provide high quality psychiatry services to consumers of the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service and provide clinical leadership for the Mental Health clinical team. The position may also be required to provide services to: Gladstone, Biloela, Blackwater, Emerald and Moura Hospitals; Woorabinda Health Service and Outreach Clinic; Gemfields Outreach Clinic; Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service and Outreach Clinic, and the associated Mental Health clinics.

Candidates with an interest in and/or certification in Forensic Mental Health including Prison Mental Health will be preferred. Consideration will be given to General Adult Psychiatrists.

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Psychiatry with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). In general, this will require Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).
  • The position requires a candidate with a solid background in psychiatric practice. The successful candidate will also demonstrate extensive skills in facilitating effective mental health care across the continuum of Forensic Mental Health across, Prison, Court, Watch House inpatient and community settings and within a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.
• While not mandatory, preference will be given to candidates who hold the Certificate in Forensic Psychiatry or have an interest in Forensic Psychiatry. Eligibility for accreditation as a RANZCP-approved supervisor.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $528,432 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27)
• A salary rate between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5E638549

Applications close: Wednesday, 18 June 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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

• RK5E638549 SSS or SS Psychiatry (PDF, 354KB)
  Role Description
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants