I am seeking experienced Locum Consultant Psychiatrists to join some great supportive teams in Cairns, Queensland.

The Benefits:

• $2,700 per day
• Travel Included
• Accommodation Included

Staff Specialist – Cairns – Inpatient

• ASAP – 01.08.25
• Brand new facility
• One of 5 inpatient teams supported by registrar, RMO and interns. 5th team is a new PICU dedicated team (not required for this role). The ward operates off geographically based teams (so they allocate patients based on the suburb they live in), which means all teams attend to all levels of acuity.
• Forensic order and treatment authority patients are frequent.
• Monday to Friday 0800 – 1630
• No nights
• No weekends
• No on call

Staff Specialist – Cairns – Adult Community

• ASAP – 15.08.25
• 10.12.25 – 31.12.25
• This position is with adult community-based teams within the Mental Health Service. The position requires the Consultant Psychiatrist to provide relief as required across these teams, who provide a wide range of MHAOD community-based support across Cairns and Surrounds. The services include telephone-based intake, acute crisis support, rehabilitation, perinatal and continuing community management of people with serious mental illness.
• Monday to Friday 0800 – 1630
• No nights
• No weekends
• No on call

Staff Specialist – Cairns – Remote East

• ASAP – 10.10.25
• Minimum 6 week booking
• Fly-in, Fly-out position to the Torres and Cape serving remote communities (Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula and Cooktown/Hopevale/Wujal Wujal). The typical schedule is 1 week on outreach and the other based from cairns V/C
• Monday to Friday 0800 – 1630 - travel can occasionally fall outside of these hours during outreach
• Supported by registrar and GP with advanced skills MH
• Outreach accommodation and travel is arranged by the service
• No nights
• No weekends
• No on call

The Location:
Cairns, a vibrant city in tropical North Queensland, is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, offering breath-taking natural beauty and endless adventure. Traveling to Cairns is quite accessible, with direct flights from major Australian cities: approximately 3 hours from Sydney, 3.5 hours from Melbourne, and just 2 hours from Brisbane.
Once you arrive, you’ll find lush landscapes, stunning coastal views, and plenty of opportunities for snorkelling, diving, and rainforest exploration, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers.

About You:

• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Fellow with Royal Australia & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (essential)
• Provide high level of quality clinical care
• Demonstrated high level of professionalism and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

How do I Apply?

Please contact Olga Kalenbach on 0413 968 187 or email [email protected] to discuss further.
You can also connect with me on What’s App on 0413 968 187