Consultant Psychiatrist – Addiction Medicine

3 weeks ago


Cairns City, Australia WAVELENGTH Full time
  • Salary $497,941.00
  • Cairns, QLD
  • Summary

    Tropical paradise awaits Make a difference as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the heart of North Queensland. 

    • Join a dedicated team of mental health professionals
    • Major referral hospital 
    • International applicants are encouraged to apply 

The Position

As a consultant psychiatrist in Addiction medicine, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality mental health services to individuals struggling with addiction. Your responsibilities include providing comprehensive assessments, diagnosing mental health conditions, providing guidance and support to other healthcare professionals, and contributing to research initiatives aimed at improving addiction treatment outcomes. Experience in Child/Youth psychiatry and/or rural/remote medicine is preferred however app specialty interests will be considered.

The Hospital

The hospital is the only major referral hospital in Far North Queensland, providing care for people from Cape York and the Torres Strait. The hospital covers a large geographic area and provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. The health service plays an integral part in providing high-quality care to the local community.

The Location

With the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef on your doorstep, this region is full of natural wonder. Warm waters, lush rainforests, offshore reefs teeming with fish, and dazzling white-sand beaches are just some of the big natural attractions. Meanwhile, the city itself offers a beautiful Esplanade, century-old Botanic Gardens, bars, restaurants, and an art gallery to explore. Whether your hobby is diving, walking, fishing, or laying in the sunshine, this region offers it all. With 300 days of sunshine a year you can always make the most of the city itself or escape for a day trip or weekend away.

Essential Criteria

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry or equivalent. Candidates nearing completion of FRANZCP may also apply.

To register your interest in this opportunity click “Apply Now”. Alternatively, contact Chloe for more details.



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