Permanent Part-time, 56hrs p.f. with additional 24hrs temporary until March 2026 with the possibility of extension

We are looking for an exceptional Psychiatry consultant to join our Child and Youth team within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS)

SCHHS Salary includes:

• Staff Specialist L18 – L24 $100.77 - $117.05 p.h.
• Senior Staff Specialist L25 L27 - $120.51 - $127.77 p.h.

• Staff Specialist L18 – L24 $21,000 p.a.
• Senior Staff Specialist L25 – L27 $25,500 p.a.

• Base salary comprising of between
• Motor vehicle allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
• Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary
• Professional development allowance $21,500 p.a. (pro rata for Part-time)

The Sunshine Coast Region in South East Queensland is home to pristine beaches, beautiful rivers, picturesque hinterland villages and subtropical forests. Candidates looking for a fantastic lifestyle can be assured the Sunshine Coast holds all the answers!

The Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist (Psychiatry – Child and Youth) will work within the Mental Health and Specialised Services department. The successful candidate will need to be consumer and carer focused and will have sophisticated skills when working with families and other carers.

There are a number of roles including community treatment teams (CYMHS), Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service (AMYOS), Adolescent Day Program, and Headspace In reach Consultation Liaison Services. This position can be tailored to the interests and skill set of the successful applicant and will be negotiated during the recruitment process.

SCHHS is a dynamic health service provider that delivers high-quality cost-effective, innovative healthcare in collaboration with our communities and partners. SCHHS is committed to supporting Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our population and workforce, and to accommodating differences amongst its patients/consumers, their families and carers, our workers and potential clients.

SCHHS provides a work environment that promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life. Your skills can help us shape the future of healthcare in the Sunshine Coast region.

SCHHS offers:

• Professional development leave
• Professional indemnity cover
• Granted private practice arrangements
• Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
• Annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Applications will remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: SC631187

Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025

DIRECT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WILL BE PREFERRED; APPLICATIONS THAT MAY RESULT IN AN AGENCY FEE MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.