Deputy Clinical Director Psychiatry

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist with leadership skills looking to move to sunny Gold Coast in Queensland? We're seeking a Deputy Clinical Director for this stunning location.

• Excellent remuneration package up to AUD$500k dependent upon experience plus oncall.
• Beautiful new hospital with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Stunning natural attractions, coastal living and all without sacrificing the benefits of a vibrant, dynamic, metropolitan city.
• Over 160 education facilities including public and private schools, special education, TAFE and universities.
• Beautiful subtropical climate with warm winters and stunning summers.

The Role
The Deputy Clinical Director is responsible for providing strategic operational management and clinical leadership to deliver safe and quality clinical services across the care continuum for patients and to ensure that the medical workforce and psychiatry training programs are adequately resourced and developed.

Gold Coast Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS) provides public mental health care, alcohol and other drug services across a range of community and hospital-based settings across the Gold Coast.

Bed stock of close to 200 beds across acute, sub-acute and rehabilitation including secure units are spread over the Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Hospital campuses, whilst community services are provided via outreach and clinics across teams over 7 community precincts. The MHSS medical team is well staffed with over 65 full time equivalent (FTE) Consultants, 75 FTE Registrars and 22 FTE Resident Medical Officers.

Requirements
Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABPN certified) or New Zealand.

The Medical Board of Australia implemented a new expedited pathway to specialist registration in December 2024, eliminating the need for a specialist assessment with a specialist medical college for those with an accepted qualification in Psychiatry. The only accepted qualifications are MRCPsych and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) after 2007. Now is the time to apply for a new role.

The Location
The City of Gold Coast is the second largest city in Queensland. It is a thriving metropolis that also offers a relaxed beach-side lifestyle situated on the south coast of Queensland. Famous for its stunning beaches, sub-tropical rainforests and great entertainment options, the Gold Coast is one of Australia's premier tourist destinations, attracting visitors from all over the world. While tourism has long been its key industry, the Gold Coast is also home to many other established and burgeoning industries, including sports, marine, information technology, education and health & medical. The Gold Coast offers a modern coastal lifestyle in one of Australia's most desirable locations.

The Gold Coast offers diverse residential opportunities, with homes and apartments overlooking the ocean or canals, through to rambling properties in the hinterland areas only 30 minutes from the CBD. With over 50km of beaches, World-heritage listed rainforests and National Parks on your doorstep, there is always something to explore in your time away from work.

If you love sport, the Gold Coast is the place to be. It plays host to a diverse range of sporting events, from the Magic Millions horse racing carnival, the national rugby league competition, international surfing competitions, through to the GC600 V8 Supercar racing.

Efficient public transport networks ensure easy access from the Gold Coast to Brisbane. The recently upgraded national highway ensures the two cities are connected via a short commute of one hour by car. The Gold Coast is also a gateway to other Australian and international destinations with its own airport.