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 full-time position, 80 hrs p.f.

Remuneration up $492,896 p.a.

We are looking for an exceptional Psychiatry consultant to lead our Inpatient & Rehabilitation Mental Health (Psychiatry) team as Medical Director within Mental Health and Specialised Services department.  

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

Base salary comprising of between:

• $8,303.90 - $9,645.40 p.f. L18 – L24 Staff Specialist
• $9,930.20 - $10,528.40 p.f. L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist

 Standard allowances (additional to base salary):

• Motor vehicle allowance
  • $23,395 p.a. L18 - L24 Staff Specialist
  • $28,408 p.a. L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist
• Clinical Managers Allowance
  • $30,326 p.a. (CMA6)
• Professional development allowance
  • $22,145 p.a.
• Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary
• Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
• 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 the Medical Director, Inpatient & Rehabilitation Mental Health (Psychiatry) you will lead and provide 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.

In addition to your clinical and professional expertise, you must have skills in managing people, leadership and sustainable financial decision accountability.

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
• Clinical Managers Allowance may apply
• Granted private practice arrangements
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• A wellness program

Applications will remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference:  SC670604

Closing Date:  Monday, 5 January 2026

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.

• Applicant Information (PDF)
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae Template (Word)
  
  SC670604_Role Description (PDF)