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Psychiatrist - Hospital in the Home
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2604680099 |
| Closing date | 23-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Dr Sai Dhanankula |
| Contact details | (07) 4616 5218 Access the National Relay Service |
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value from $190,991 (L18) up to $238,474 (L27) comprising salary rates between $103.79 (L18) and $131.60 p.h. ( L27), motor vehicle allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., regional attraction allowance, professional indemnity cover and private practice arrangements. Superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) will be applied additionally to the total remuneration value
What your day could look like
As a Psychiatrist in Hospital in the Home, you'll help people receive specialist mental health care in a way that respects their home, their routines and their recovery journey. Your work supports safer care, smoother transitions and better outcomes for individuals and families across the Darling Downs.
Each day, you'll make a difference by:
- Providing high‑quality psychiatric care that supports recovery, choice and independence
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and partner services to deliver coordinated care
- Offering clinical leadership that strengthens governance, safety and best practice
- Contributing to education, supervision and service improvement with purpose
Let's talk about you!
You're a psychiatrist who brings both expertise and heart to your work. You value collaboration, communicate clearly and approach complex situations with calm, courage and compassion. What motivates you is knowing your care helps people stay connected to their lives while receiving the support they need.
You'll thrive in this role with:
- Specialist registration (or eligibility) in Psychiatry with the Medical Board of Australia
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- Strong clinical judgement and confidence working across multidisciplinary settings
- A commitment to patient‑centred care, quality improvement and ethical practice
Experience in community or rural care, teaching or service development will be highly regarded.
At its core, this role is about delivering specialist care with compassion, integrity and innovation—creating positive, lasting impact for people and communities across the Darling Downs.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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