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 Part-Time position, 48 hrs p.f.
Remuneration up to $268,209 p.a.

We are looking for an exceptional Adult Psychiatry consultant to join our Mobile Intensive Rehabilitation Team (MIRT) within the Mental Health and Specialised Services department of the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.  

SCHHS Salary includes:

• Base salary comprising of between $100.77 - $ 127.77 p.h.
• Motor vehicle allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
  • L18 - L24 $21,000 p.a.
  • 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)

Attraction Incentive Scheme - https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme

• You may be eligible to receive $10,000 (less tax) on the first available pay period (pro-rata rate for part-time employees will apply)
• You may also be eligible to receive $10,000 (less tax) following completion of 12 months of service (pro-rata rate for part-time employees will apply)

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 Consultant Psychiatrist/Senior Medical Officer (Adult Psychiatry) (as designated by Queensland Health) is responsible for providing high quality Psychiatry management and consumer care across the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. 

This role works in collaboration with the other clinicians and leaders to provide multidisciplinary consideration of needs. The Senior Medical Officer (Adult 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
• Annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Applications will remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: SC603756
Closing Date: Monday, 20 January 2025

DIRECT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WILL BE PREFERRED; APPLICATIONS THAT MAY RESULT IN AN AGENCY FEE MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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.

• SC603756_RD (PDF, 492KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae Template (Word, 59KB)
  Application Kit