The CQ Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service are growing their vibrant team with an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Full Time Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Psychiatry) in Rockhampton.
In addition to Rockhampton, specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care is provided to residents of Yeppoon, Gladstone, Banana Shire (Biloela, Moura, Theodore) Woorabinda and Central Highlands districts and adult inpatients of Central West Hospital and Health Service (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000).
Provide expert, high quality, culturally safe specialist Psychiatry services across the continuum of inpatient, prison, watch house, court and community settings in this diverse role!

Rockhampton is the principal service centre, for this area with oversight for medical coverage, professional supervision of the Medical Officers and Nurse Practitioners, administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016 and support for accreditation and implementation of programs as well as acute inpatient facilities for the CQ Mental Health teams and the ECT services. 

• Demonstrated competence and skills in psychiatry, able to manage a wide range of presentations including across sub-specialty areas such as intellectual disability and continuing care, in community and hospital settings practicing contemporary evidence-based psychiatry.
• A commitment to fostering an ethical environment and a demonstrated ethical awareness in performing duties and making decisions.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills to enhance working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications/Mandatory Requirements:

• 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).
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.
• Credentialing: The appointee will be required to undergo a credentialing process and will be granted appropriate scope of clinical practice.

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $514,521 p.a. (L27) is comprised of:

• A salary between $204,206 - $258,910 p.a. (L18 – L27)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave 3.6 weeks p.a.
• Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 p.a.)
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Over-time and on-call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
  (Granted Private Practice arrangements)
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Plus many more

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.

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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