Forensic Psychiatrist

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Forensic Psychiatrist to join the Mental Health and Specialist Services in Gold Coast, Queensland. This role involves delivering expert psychiatric care within the Forensic Service (REACH), fostering a culture of medical education, and ensuring patient-centred, safe clinical practices. The position requires participation in an after-hours and on-call roster.

Compensation and Work Environment

• Competitive salary package up to AUD 523,500 plus on-call allowances, depending on experience.
• Work in a modern, newly built hospital equipped with advanced facilities.
• Enjoy the benefits of a vibrant metropolitan city combined with coastal living and natural attractions.

Location Highlights

The Gold Coast is Queensland's second largest city offering a relaxed beach-side lifestyle with stunning beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, and rich entertainment options. It is a major tourist destination and a hub for industries such as sports, marine, IT, education, and health. Residential options range from oceanfront apartments to hinterland homes close to the CBD, with over 50 km of beaches and nearby World Heritage-listed rainforests.

Sports enthusiasts will appreciate hosting diverse events including horse racing carnivals, rugby league, international surfing competitions, and V8 Supercar racing. Efficient public transport and highway connections provide easy access to Brisbane and other destinations. The city also has its own airport facilitating travel.

Qualifications and Registration

• Registration or eligibility for registration as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent qualifications from the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABPN certified), or New Zealand.
• Applicants with MRCPsych and a Certificate of Completion of Training (post-2007) may qualify for the expedited specialist registration pathway introduced in December 2024.
• For applicants not eligible for the expedited pathway, the standard or accelerated specialist registration pathways remain available.