Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist | Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist | Tropical Queensland

Looking for a lifestyle change without compromising your career? We’re recruiting Consultant Psychiatrists to join a large, progressive mental health and AODS service in Far North Queensland.

This is an opportunity to work across a diverse and expanding service, delivering high-quality care while enjoying one of Australia’s most unique and sought-after locations.

The Role

• Deliver specialist psychiatric care within a mental health and alcohol & other drugs service
• Work across a broad and diverse patient population in both urban and remote settings
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Contribute to service development, teaching, and research initiatives

What’s on Offer

• 💰 Up to $274K+ salary package (depending on level)
• 🚗 Motor vehicle + multiple regional allowances
• 📚 Generous CPD allowance + professional development leave
• 🏝️ Work in a tropical location with access to world-class natural attractions
• ⚖️ Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time)
• 📈 Strong focus on career progression, teaching & research

Why This Role Stands Out

• Be part of a major regional health service covering a large and diverse population
• Work within a collaborative, community-focused model of care
• Enjoy a unique lifestyle with access to coastline, rainforest, and outdoor living
• Join a service that is growing, innovative, and well-supported

Who We’re Looking For

• Specialist registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Board of Australia in Psychiatry
• FRANZCP (or equivalent)
• Experience in general adult psychiatry and/or AODS
• Interest in regional, rural, or cross-cultural mental health

About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects experienced medical professionals with leading hospitals across Australia. Our team specialises in consultant and specialist recruitment, providing tailored support from application to arrival.