Registrar/Principal House Officer Psychiatry

Registrar / Principal House Officer (Psychiatry) Build your career in psychiatry with Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQ Health) , where you'll join a supportive, accredited training environment while making a meaningful impact on the lives of people across Central Queensland.

Based across Rockhampton and Gladstone , you'll deliver evidence-based mental health care across inpatient, community and specialist services, working alongside experienced Consultant Psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams. With accredited RANZCP training pathways , strong teaching and research opportunities, regional incentives and an excellent work/life balance, this is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in one of Queensland's largest regional mental health services.

About the Health Service Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service delivers high-quality healthcare across a diverse regional catchment. The Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service supports more than 250,000 residents , providing contemporary, person-centred care across a broad range of mental health services.
CQ Health is committed to developing future psychiatrists through accredited specialist training, ongoing professional development, research opportunities and a collaborative culture that values learning, innovation and clinical excellence.
About the Role As a Registrar or Principal House Officer (Psychiatry) , you will provide evidence-based psychiatric assessment, treatment and ongoing care across inpatient, community and outreach settings.
Working closely with Consultant Psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting psychiatric assessments and developing treatment plans
• Providing ongoing care across inpatient, community and outreach services
• Participating in outpatient clinics and inpatient ward rounds
• Contributing to the on-call roster
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Participating in teaching, research and quality improvement activities
• Developing your clinical expertise within an accredited training environment

About You To be successful, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner, or eligibility for registration
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical judgement and evidence-based practice
• The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to ongoing learning, quality improvement and professional development

Remuneration Total remuneration of up to $181,282.80 per annum , including:

• Salary between $137,196 – $150,684 p.a. (L4–L7), or
• Salary between $137,196 – $158,618 p.a. (L4–L9)
• 12.75% employer superannuation
• 17.5% annual leave loading

Benefits CQ Health offers a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

• Accredited RANZCP training pathways
• Professional Development Leave and Allowances
• Research and teaching opportunities
• Generous salary sacrificing options
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport
• Regional lifestyle with excellent work/life balance
• Supportive Consultant Psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams
• Opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career in regional psychiatry

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