Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist

3 weeks ago


Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Full time
Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist (Psychiatry inc Forensic Mental Health)

210,332 to 266,677. plus super and benefits

Central Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Woorabinda and Central Highlands districts and adult patients of the Central West Hospital and Health Service (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000).

Rockhampton is the principal service centre for this area and as such provides the medical coverage, professional supervision, and administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, training for RANZCP trainees, support for accreditation and implementation of programs as well as acute inpatient facilities for the Central Queensland Mental Health teams.

About the role:

Provide high quality psychiatry services to consumers of the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service and provide clinical leadership for the Mental Health clinical team. The position may also be required to provide services to: Gladstone, Biloela, Blackwater, Emerald and Moura Hospitals; Woorabinda Health Service and Outreach Clinic; Gemfields Outreach Clinic; Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service and Outreach Clinic, and the associated Mental Health clinics.

About you:
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
    • Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Psychiatry with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). In general, this will require Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).
    • The position requires a candidate with a solid background in psychiatric practice. The successful candidate will also demonstrate extensive skills in facilitating effective mental health care across the continuum of Forensic Mental Health across, Prison, Court, Watch House inpatient and community settings and within a multidisciplinary environment.
    • Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.
What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $528,432 p.a. is comprised of:

  • A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27)
  • A salary rate between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24)
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

  • Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
  • Overtime and on call allowances
  • Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
  • Generous Salary Sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
  • Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

  • Your current CV or resume, including referees.
  • A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and "How you will be Assessed" section of the Role Description.
  • Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

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We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Central Queensland by providing high quality healthcare services.

We provide public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Central Queensland by providing high quality healthcare services.

We provide public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.

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