An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an expanding Health Service with a culture of innovation, education, training and research, with facilities across the Sunshine Coast including the University Hospital at Birtinya.

Job details

Temporary full-time position, 80 hours p.f. for up to 12 months

We are looking for an exceptional Psychiatry consultant with Older Persons experience to join our Mental Health and Specialised Services department within Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.

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 (pro rata for Part-time)
  • $23,395 p.a. L18 - L24 Staff Specialist
  • $28,408 p.a. L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist
• Professional development allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
  • $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 a Staff Specialist (Psychiatry) you will be responsible for providing 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.

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
• Granted private practice arrangements
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• A wellness program

Applications will remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference:  SC670142

Closing Date:  Monday, 22 December 2025

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.

• SC670142_Role Description (PDF)
  
  Applicant Information (PDF)
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae Template (Word)