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 available, 64hrs p.f.

Remuneration up to $363,316 p.a.

We are looking for an exceptional Psychiatry consultant to join growing Acute Care Team within Community Services, Mental Health and Specialised Services.

As a Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service employee your salary includes:

• Base salary comprising of between:
  • $103.05 – $119.32 p.h. L18 – L24 Staff Specialist  
  • $122.77 - $130.05 p.h. L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist
• Motor vehicle allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
  • $21,000 p.a. L18 – L24 Staff Specialist 
  • $25,500 p.a. L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist 
• Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary 
• Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
• Professional development allowance $21,500 p.a. (pro rata for Part-time)
• Generous superannuation of up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Annual leave loading

Discover the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, hinterland scenery and subtropical climate. The Health Service is located across the Sunshine Coast region, with five hospital campuses including Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) serving a population around 500,000 people.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. We care for our communities through Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Nambour General Hospital, Gympie Hospital, Maleny Soldier's Memorial Hospital, and Caloundra Health Service which includes a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic. We also provide care at a number of community and mental health sites, as well as Glenbrook Residential Aged Care.

As a Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist (Psychiatry - Acute Care Team), you will be responsible for providing high quality Psychiatric care for our community, with a focus on leading safe care, driving quality improvement and innovation, and collaboratively contributing to department growth and development within a multidisciplinary team.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health offers:

• Professional development leave
• Professional indemnity cover
• Granted private practice arrangements
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• A wellness program

Applications will remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference:  SC661959

Closing Date:  Monday, 20 October 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
  
  SC661959_Role Description (PDF, 755KB)
  Role Description