What’s on offer
- Package of $350,000 - $500,000 p.a. + generous relocation allowance
- Exciting clinical leadership opportunity
- Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to collaboration and excellence
- Outstanding career development opportunities, generous leave entitlements, and competitive allowances
- Tropical location with a warm, sunny climate year-round - ideal for outdoor activities
- Vibrant waterfront city, offering stunning coastal views, a lively Esplanade, and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, tropical waterways and lush rainforest areas
- Modern healthcare facilities, reliable transport, quality schools, alongside a lively mix of shopping, waterfront dining and diverse entertainment options
- Permanent residency support available for eligible international applicants
This role is based at a major referral hospital in Far North Queensland. The health service delivers evidence-based, contemporary public health and clinical interventions with a focus on excellence in care, technology, teaching, research, and empowerment of people with mental illness.
You will work collaboratively with clinicians and service providers to deliver high-quality mental health care across Cairns and the surrounding hinterland. Key responsibilities include providing clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team, overseeing inpatient and community mental health and ATOD programs, ensuring clinical governance, contributing to strategic and operational planning, and delivering education to junior staff and students. Ongoing professional development and participation in continuing education are also expected.
Mental health services are delivered across diverse settings, including a 38-bed Acute Adult Mental Health Unit, a 10-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, a 12-bed Sub-Acute Unit, and a 20-bed Community Care Unit, with multidisciplinary teams supporting more than 30 facilities across 142,900 square kilometres.
About the location
Nestled between two World Heritage sites - the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest - Cairns offers an unbeatable blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and relaxed tropical living. Known for its warm climate and laid-back lifestyle, the region is perfect for those who love the outdoors, with endless opportunities for diving, hiking, and exploring pristine beaches, waterfalls, and national parks.
Beyond its breathtaking landscapes, Cairns boasts a thriving arts and dining scene, excellent schools, and a welcoming, multicultural community. With easy access to both adventure and tranquility, it is a place where you can enjoy a rewarding career while embracing an exceptional quality of life in one of Australia’s most stunning destinations.
Relocating to Australia… support we can offer you
- Forget Government Job Boards - We know our hospitals. We provide you with exclusive Psychiatrist job vacancies and direct link-ups with Mental Health Dept. Directors
- Our recruitment service is FREE and personalised to your career and location requirements
- Psychiatrist Peer to Peer Group Support with the RANZCP Specialist Assessment and Medical Board Applications
- All Job applications prepared and submitted by our recruitment team.
- Support with enrolling your children into leading private or state-run schools
- Registered Migration Agent advice and support
Contact Jonathan Richards, your Psychiatry Recruitment Specialist, to find out more about this role and all it has to offer.
Tel: 0422408729
Email: jonathanr@ccjobs.com.au
About Jonathan Richards
“I have 15+ years’ experience connecting Psychiatrists with the best job opportunities across Australia. It is my passion and privilege to ensure you are being provided with the best recruitment services available.”
