_{28th April, 2026}

Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist – Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Location: Townsville Region, Queensland
Salary: AUD 426,873 – 534,040/year

Position Overview
A senior role in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, working at the interface of mental health and general medicine within a major hospital.
Clinical Scope

• Psychiatric assessment of medically unwell patients
• Management of:
  • Delirium
  • Depression in medical illness
  • Complex psychosomatic conditions
• Input into surgical, oncology, ICU, and general medical units

Service Structure

• Embedded within acute hospital teams
• Strong MDT including:
  • Physicians
  • Surgeons
  • Nursing teams
• High-acuity, fast-paced environment

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervision of junior staff
• Participation in hospital-wide clinical governance
• Teaching and education

Benefits

• High-end senior salary
• 12%+ superannuation
• Salary packaging
• CME + study leave
• Relocation assistance
• Leadership opportunities

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