Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer

Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer (Psychiatrist - Intellectual and Developmental Disability), L13-L18 , L18-L24, L25-L27, Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay or Maryborough Hospitals - H2509WB658706

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare to our vibrant and diverse community. With a focus on excellence, compassion, and innovation, we are committed to providing exceptional care while fostering a supportive environment for our staff.

At Wide Bay, you're not just part of a health service – you're part of a community that values care, connection and compassion for all Ready to make an impact? Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Regional Queensland.

Your Opportunity:

• Provide expert Psychiatric care assessment and management of patients with an intellectual disability or on the autism spectrum.
• This role will predominantly be a Consultation Liaison role to community and inpatient teams and may also include a small cohort of direct patient care, as part of an Intellectual and Developmental Disability team.
• Provide professional leadership in the area of Mental Health within a multidisciplinary environment.

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrated ability to competently work as an expert staff specialist in Psychiatry
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills to provide expert psychiatric assessment and management for patients with an Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD).
• Demonstrated interdisciplinary focus in all areas of work including working across chronic and complex health issues in people with IDD.
• Demonstrated sound clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education and development, including maintenance of personal knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to teach others, including interns, junior medical officers and undergraduate medical students.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team approach to care and service provision.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete medical records and other written documentation.
• High level verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work and liaise with junior and senior medical staff, and other health professionals.
• Sound theoretical knowledge, practical skills and ethical behaviour required of a medical practitioner.
• Commitment to the principals of quality improvement, patient safety and clinical governance.
• Proven ability to practice medicine in a cross-cultural environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mandatory possession of a Medical qualification from a registered tertiary institution and Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential and fellowship of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), as recognised by the Australian Medical Council, including maintenance of CPD and good standing as required by AHPRA for the maintenance of Specialist Registration.
• Specialist Registrants will be preferred in all positions; however non-specialists or overseas trained specialists may be considered where appropriate and significant progression towards fellowship can be demonstrated. Applicants who have completed specialist qualifications but are yet to be registered as a specialist are encouraged to apply.
• All such qualifications should be submitted to AHPRA for inclusion on their website in which case, this will provide evidence of qualification. Copies of the required information must also be provided in sufficient time to enable the awarding of Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) prior to the commencement date.
• All applicants must be awarded Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) by the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service Credentialing and SoCP committee. Information presented for application will be presented to the committee during the selection process, and all appointments are subject to maintenance of SoCP within the CSCF for the facilities in which clinical work is to be undertaken. This process must be completed prior to commencement.

Why join us?

Career Growth
: At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.

Inclusive Culture:
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish.

Impactful Work:
Be a part of an organisation that's shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals.

Competitive Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration, training and development and flexible work arrangements and leave options.

Our offer:
We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $528,085 p.a., including salary between $182,106 - $266,677 p.a., generous employer superannuation (up to 12.75%), salary sacrifice perks, and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance. Job Ad Reference: H2509WB658706

Regional Queensland residents enjoy a lower cost of living and affordable housing in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse regions.

Other benefits include:

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic
  salary sacrificing
  benefits
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

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, four hours' drive north of Brisbane. It is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including
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.

Application:

Closing Date:
Monday, 13th October 2025