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Staff Specialist Psychiatrist - Perinatal Mental Health
Mental Health Service Group - Townsville University Hospital
Summary
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
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| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV687362 |
| Closing date | 20-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent part-time, 32 hours per fortnight |
| Contact person | Ellie Holyoak |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 8189 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility:
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.
About your new employer:
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $426,873 to $534,040 p.a. (L18-L27)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)
- Motor vehicle allowance between $21,000 and $25,500 p.a.
- Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
The THHS is looking for a Psychiatrist – Perinatal Mental Health.
The role of the Staff Specialist is to provide high quality clinical and non-clinical services to benefit the patients / clients of the THHS. This includes research as well as teaching the health professionals of the future.
The Perinatal Mental Health Service delivers a range of services that includes the Together in Mind Program, in-reach liaison support to Townsville University Hospital (TUH) inpatient units, outpatient assessment and review clinics, primary care education and liaison and support and education across the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG).
All employees of the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) may be required to work in other areas of the THHS.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Ellie Holyoak on (07) 4433 8189.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV687362
Applications close: Thursday, 20 August 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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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