Consultant Psychiatrist (Forensic Mental Health) | Queensland

An exciting opportunity is available for Consultant Psychiatrists to join a specialised Forensic and Secure Mental Health Service within one of Queensland's largest and fastest-growing public health systems.

Multiple permanent full-time positions are available for psychiatrists interested in forensic psychiatry, secure inpatient care, clinical leadership, and multidisciplinary service delivery.

What’s on Offer

✔ Consultant Psychiatrist positions in specialised forensic mental health services
✔ Total remuneration package up to approximately AUD $459K
✔ Permanent full-time appointments
✔ Work within high-security inpatient and rehabilitation services
✔ Strong focus on clinical leadership and service development
✔ Teaching, supervision, and mentoring opportunities
✔ Professional development and career progression pathways
✔ Research and quality improvement opportunities
✔ Flexible workplace wellbeing programs and support services
✔ Opportunity to work within one of Queensland's largest public mental health networks

The Role

You will provide specialist psychiatric care within a highly specialised forensic and secure mental health service caring for individuals with complex mental health needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering consultant-level psychiatric assessment and treatment.
• Providing clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
• Managing patients within secure inpatient and forensic rehabilitation settings.
• Supporting clinical governance and quality improvement activities.
• Contributing to service planning and development initiatives.
• Supervising and mentoring junior doctors and trainees.
• Participating in education, workforce development, and professional training programs.
• Supporting safe, recovery-oriented, evidence-based care delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent.
• Specialist registration (or eligibility for specialist registration) with AHPRA.
• Experience in psychiatry with an interest in forensic psychiatry highly regarded.
• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to high-quality patient-centred care.
• Interest in teaching, supervision, and service improvement.
• Ability to work effectively within complex clinical environments.

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in forensic psychiatry within a large specialist service that combines secure inpatient care, rehabilitation services, clinical leadership, and workforce development.

You'll gain exposure to some of the most complex and rewarding areas of psychiatric practice while working within a well-supported multidisciplinary environment that values professional growth, innovation, and clinical excellence.

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