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Psychiatrist General Adult - Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist
Mackay
The Department of Mental Health & AODS at the Mackay Base Hospital is looking for a Psychiatrist General Adult - Staff Specialist to join their team on a Permanent Full-Time basis.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L24, L25-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MK646592 |
| Closing date | 10-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time (80 hrs p.f.) |
| Contact person | Dr Graham Pasternak, Clinical Director |
| Contact details | 07 4968 3880 Access the National Relay Service |
Mackay is a vibrant regional centre in tropical North Queensland, servicing a population of approximately 200,000. The Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Region has a thriving economy that includes a diverse range of tourism, agriculture, industry, mining, education, and health industries.
Mackay Hospital and Health Service The Mackay Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs Service comprises an acute mental health inpatient facility with 24 beds and a Step-Up Step-Down Unit with 6 beds. Community Mental Health Services include an Acute Care Service, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Continuing Care Team, Mobile Intensive Rehabilitation Team, Early Psychosis, Child and Youth Mental Health, Older Persons Mental Health, and Alcohol & Other Drugs Service. The rural communities are serviced by outreaching community teams in the Moranbah and Whitsunday area.
In addition to the Community Child and Youth Mental Health Service we have an Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service which forms part of an integrated continuum of care for adolescents requiring mental health treatment. These services are based in Mackay with limited outreach services to Bowen, Moranbah, and Sarina. The Child and Adolescent Unit in the MBH have two designated mental health beds for crisis intervention cases and links with the Townsville Adolescent Unit in the case of prolonged admissions.
Salary Information (L18-L24, L25-L27):
Total remuneration value of up to $483,619 (L24) is comprised of:
- A salary between $210,332-$244,313 (L18-L24)
Total remuneration value of up to $528,464 (L27) is comprised of:
- A salary between $251,527-$266,677 (L25-L27)
Other Benefits:
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading is paid for 4 weeks leave
- Generous Salary Sacrificing (conditions apply)
- Professional Development Leave 3.6 weeks p.a.
- Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 p.a.)
- Motor Vehicle Allowance
- Over-time and on-call allowances
- Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice arrangements)
- Access to paid parental leave (conditions apply)
- Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Fitness Passport (conditions apply)
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements:
It is a condition of employemnt for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to Apply:
For full details of this role and how to apply, please refer to the attached Role Description.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE***
***RECRUITMENT AGENCY SUBMISSIONS: Applications from Agencies will be accepted provided they are on the PSP ONLY***
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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MK646592 - RD (PDF, 763KB)
Role Description
QH-Applicant Pack (PDF, 1,000KB)
Application Kit
