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Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist- Psychiatrist (Chief Training Supervisor)


Mental Health Service Group, Townsville


Mental Health Services are seeking an experienced Staff Specialist - Psychiatrist for their Chief Training Supervisor role.

Applicants should have accreditation as a RANZCP supervisor, experience as a clinician in psychiatry and in teaching psychiatry to students, trainees and others.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L18-L27
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV695865
Closing date 15-Nov-2026
Job duration Permanent part-time, 16 hours per fortnight
Contact person Dr Jason Lee
Contact details (07) 4433 3089
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The role

As an accredited training site, you will oversee training processes within the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG), to support Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatry training registrars in the MHSG. To act as a link between trainees and the Director of Training, the Queensland Branch Training Committee (QBTC) & RANZCP and to support supervisors in their supervision of trainees.

About the department

The Mental Health Service Group supports and promotes active participation of consumers and carers in all aspects of service activity to ensure the delivery of mental health care is orientated to meet the needs of individuals. The Mental Health Service Group recognises the importance of consumers, carers and family members being engaged at an individual level and contributing to the planning, development and evaluation of services, and is committed to the ongoing development of a skilled and trained consumer and carer workforce, creating career pathway options for consumers and carers who are interested in entering the Mental Health Service Group workforce.

The Mental Health Service Group recognises that a Recovery approach is consistent with the principles underpinning a range of government policies and strategies to address mental illness.  Government and non-government agencies must work towards a consistent and coordinated framework to ensure the delivery of a recovery orientated system of care for mental health service delivery. Recovery is based upon collaboration, communication and partnerships across service providers in which the consumer is central.

About your new employer:

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is one of Queensland's largest and most progressive health services, delivering exceptional care across tertiary, regional and rural settings. We are committed to clinical excellence, innovation, research and education, providing our staff with outstanding opportunities for professional development, career progression and leadership.

Working in North Queensland offers the best of both worlds, a rewarding career in a supportive, collaborative environment, combined with an enviable tropical lifestyle, affordable living, and easy access to some of Australia's most spectacular natural attractions.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $106.39-$134.90 p.h. (L18-L27)
  • 6 weeks leave (pro rata) with 14% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Attraction and retention incentive allowance (35% base salary)
  • Motor vehicle allowance
  • Professional development allowance + leave
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

  • Qualifications in Psychiatry, recognised by the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, and current registration with/or eligibility for registration as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • MB, BS or equivalent and AHPRA Medical Board Registration.
  • Accreditation as a RANZCP supervisor.
  • Experience as a clinician in psychiatry.
  • Experience in teaching psychiatry to students, trainees and others.
  • All employees of the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) may be required to work in other areas of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
  • All applicants must be awarded SoCP by the THHS Credentialling and SoCP committee.
  • Possession of class C drivers' licence.
  • This is a VPD  risk role.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion: Dr Jason Lee on (07) 4433 3089

Applications close: Sunday, 15 November 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Further information

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