Description:
Gold Coast Health is looking for a Psychiatrist to join Mental Health and Specialist Services. For further information on our health service, please watch our corporate video:
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Medical Classification L18-L24, L25-L27 Workplace Location Gold Coast Job ad reference QLD/GC621890 Closing date 23-Mar-2025 Yearly salary $210332 - $266677 Fortnightly salary $8062 - $10221.70 Salary Other $100.78 - $127.77 ph Job duration Contact person Dr Sandeep Chand Contact details (07) 5687 7020Access the National Relay Service
An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Psychiatrist) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
About the role
Provide clinical specialist adult psychiatry support to Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS), making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical practice.
Requirements for the role
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B.
- Tuberculosis screening - to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required.
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed.
- MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FRANZCP or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and registrable as a Psychiatry specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Internationally trained candidates may require an acceptable Comparability Assessment undertaken by the appropriate Australian Specialist Medical College as part of the application process.
- Relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
- Incumbent may be required to move across GCHHS as per service needs.
- The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on call roster for Mental Health and Specialist Services.
Salary information
- Permanent full time
- Estimated total remuneration up to $447,016 p.a., comprising:
- Senior Staff Specialist : Base salary from $251,527 - $266,677 p.a
- Staff Specialist : Base salary from $210,332 - $244,313 p.a
- Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Motor vehicle allowance
- Professional development allowance
- Granted private practice rights
Other benefits
- Overtime and on-call allowances
- Professional indemnity cover
- Professional development leave
- Annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/life balance, variety and flexibility
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Sunday, 23 March 2025 .
Job Ad reference: GC621890
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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