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Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer (Psychiatry of Older Persons - Psychogeriatrician) (Bundaberg)
Older Persons Mental Health Service, Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services, Bundaberg Hospital (other positions at Hervey Bay and Maryborough may be also filled through this recruitment process)
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OLDER PERSONS' MENTAL HEALTH!
Make a meaningful impact with Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services as a Senior Staff Specialist, Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer (Psychiatry of Older Persons Psychogeriatrician) at Bundaberg Hospital. Provide expert, compassionate care to older persons with complex mental health needs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and help improve wellbeing, recovery and quality of life.
Bring your expertise and make a lasting difference - apply now!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L18 , L18-L24, L25-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H2610WB695249 |
| Closing date | 24-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time (80 hours p.f.) |
| Contact person | Dr Ayodhya Malalagama |
| Contact details | (07) 4150 2674 Access the National Relay Service |
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Your opportunity:
- The Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) provides comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of older adults with complex mental health conditions in a range of settings including acute inpatient and community mental health. This position will provide clinical leadership, supervision, and training within multidisciplinary adult mental health team/s across the Service, to support high quality patient care. To facilitate continuous service evaluation and allow for the development of service initiatives in mental health.
Opportunity for Private Practice:
The successful candidate may have the opportunity to establish private practice outside of their WBHHS appointment with local private hospitals. The successful candidate may receive assistance and concessions with:
- Use of the local private hospital's sessional rooms to allow establishment of practice and referral pathways
- Assistance with credentialling and administrative support to commence private practice
- Introduction to local GP's, physicians and surgeons to facilitate referral pathways.
Find out more in the Role Description.
Our offer:
We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $567,085 p.a., including salary between $329,372 - $505,462 p.a., generous employer superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), professional development allowance, motor vehicle allowance, salary sacrifice perks, and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance. JAR: H2610WB695249
Regional Queensland residents enjoy a lower cost of living and affordable housing in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse regions.
Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
- Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
- Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
- The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle
Discover Bundaberg
Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.
How to apply:
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***
Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure
Further information
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