Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist Psychiatrist – Consultation Liaison | Coastal North Queensland
An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist Psychiatrist – Consultation Liaison to join a leading tertiary health service in Coastal North Queensland.
This permanent full-time or part-time position offers the chance to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality Consultation Liaison Psychiatry across hospital and community settings. Ideal for psychiatrists seeking senior clinical responsibility, career progression, and lifestyle balance.
What’s on Offer
✔ Permanent full-time or part-time role with negotiable hours
✔ Total remuneration up to $534K+
✔ Attraction & retention incentives
✔ Motor vehicle allowance + communications package
✔ Professional development allowance + leave
✔ Private practice arrangements available
✔ Relocation assistance may be available
✔ Salary packaging + generous superannuation
The Role
- Deliver specialist Consultation Liaison Psychiatry services across inpatient and community settings
- Provide expert psychiatric assessment and treatment within a tertiary hospital environment
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centred care
- Contribute to teaching, supervision, and mentoring of junior doctors and trainees
- Participate in research, service development, and quality improvement initiatives
- Support recovery-focused, evidence-based mental health care delivery
What We’re Looking For
- Fellowship of RANZCP or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
- Current or eligible specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Experience in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry or acute hospital mental health settings
- Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence
Why North Queensland?
Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with year-round sunshine, affordable living, short commutes, and access to beaches, islands, rainforest, and outdoor adventure. This region offers the professional scope of a major referral centre with the lifestyle benefits of a vibrant regional community.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, get in touch today.
About Paragon Medics
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