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Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist - Child and Youth Psychiatry
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston
Provide specialist clinical leadership and expert psychiatric care for children and young people, supporting recovery-focused mental health services while contributing to education, research, service development and multidisciplinary excellence across Metro North Mental Health.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MH691847 |
| Closing date | 02-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Dr Subramanian Purushothaman |
| Contact details | (07) 3646 1161 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist – Child and Youth Psychiatrist provides specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment and clinical leadership within Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The role contributes to the delivery of high-quality, integrated and recovery-oriented mental health services for children and adolescents, while supporting the ongoing development of mental health care across Metro North Health.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical guidance, supervision and education to medical, nursing and allied health staff. The role also supports service planning, research, quality improvement initiatives and the training and development of medical practitioners, helping to ensure safe, effective and contemporary mental health care for young people.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for children and adolescents experiencing mental health disorders.
- Deliver clinical leadership, supervision and expert advice to multidisciplinary mental health teams.
- Support the development and implementation of child and adolescent mental health service initiatives and policies.
- Lead and participate in research, quality improvement and evidence-based practice activities.
- Provide education, training and professional development for registrars, medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion
inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) 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.
Documents
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