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Psychiatrist - Hospital in the Home (HITH)


Toowoomba

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Join Darling Downs Health as a Psychiatrist - Hospital in the Home (HITH) in Toowoomba and help shape contemporary mental health care beyond traditional hospital walls. You'll provide specialist clinical leadership, support recovery-focused outcomes, and work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver meaningful care where it makes the greatest difference to patients and their families.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible part-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L18-L27
Workplace Location Toowoomba region
Job ad reference QLD/DD2611696779
Closing date 10-Dec-2026
Job duration
Contact person Dr Sai Dhanankula
Contact details (07) 4616 5218
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You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $243,623 (L27) comprising salary rates between $107.95 (L18) and $136.22 p.h. (L27), motor vehicle allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., regional attraction allowance, professional indemnity cover and private practice arrangements. Superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) will be applied additionally to the total remuneration value. This is a Permanent part time, 40 hours per fortnight role.

What your day could look like

As a Psychiatrist - Hospital in the Home (HITH), you'll help people access high-quality specialist mental health care in a setting that supports recovery, independence and connection to community. Working with a skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll influence clinical outcomes, strengthen services and contribute to a model of care that puts patients at the centre.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

  • Delivering expert psychiatric care that supports safe, effective and recovery-focused treatment outcomes.
  • Guiding and mentoring multidisciplinary teams to build capability and promote excellence in patient care.
  • Driving clinical quality, governance and service improvements that strengthen patient experiences and outcomes.
  • Supporting education, research and knowledge-sharing to grow the future mental health workforce.

Let's Talk About You

You're a specialist psychiatrist who combines clinical expertise with compassion, integrity and strong leadership. You value teamwork, build trusted relationships and are motivated by improving mental health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
  • Eligibility for specialist registration in Psychiatry in Australia.
  • Strong clinical knowledge and patient-centred approach.
  • Effective communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in community-based mental health services and/or an interest in teaching, supervision or research.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless. 

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.  

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region. 

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

  • Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
  • Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
  • Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
  • Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
  • Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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