Mediix

Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Youth Mental Health

Mediix  •  $381k - $476k/yr  •  Toowoomba, AU (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Youth Mental Health
📍 Toowoomba, Queensland

We’re partnering with a progressive regional health service to appoint a Consultant Psychiatrist within a well-established Child and Youth Mental Health Service based in Toowoomba. This is a rare opportunity to combine meaningful clinical work with genuine lifestyle balance, all while making a lasting impact across regional and rural communities.

What’s on offer

  • Total package: $381,337 – $476,304
  • Hourly rate: $103.79 – $131.60 (L18–L27)
  • Permanent full-time or part-time options available
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Strong focus on clinical autonomy, leadership and development

About the service

One of Queensland’s largest regional health services, delivering care across a broad network of hospitals and community facilities. The team provides specialist mental health assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and their families, working closely with schools, GPs, and community providers.

The service is known for its integrated and recovery-focused approach, with strong multidisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to improving access to care across regional areas.

The role

In this position, you will:

  • Deliver specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment to children and young people
  • Support families through evidence-based, recovery-focused care
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and community settings
  • Provide clinical leadership and contribute to service development
  • Support access to specialist services across rural and regional communities

Why Toowoomba?

Toowoomba offers the perfect balance between career opportunity and lifestyle. Known as the “Garden City,” it combines a relaxed regional pace with all the essentials of a major centre, including excellent schools, healthcare, and dining options.

The city is just a short drive from Brisbane, making weekend trips to the coast or city easily accessible, while still enjoying a lower cost of living and less congestion day-to-day. Toowoomba is also known for its beautiful parks, vibrant café culture, and strong sense of community.

For those relocating, it’s an ideal place to settle long-term, offering space, affordability, and a family-friendly environment. Professionally, working in this region often provides broader clinical exposure, greater autonomy, and the chance to genuinely influence service delivery and patient outcomes.

Who we’re looking for

  • Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
  • Fellowship of RANZCP (or equivalent)
  • Experience in child and adolescent mental health
  • A collaborative and patient-centred approach

If you’re looking for a role where your work has real impactand where you can enjoy a more balanced lifestyle - I’d be happy to discuss this opportunity with you confidentially - Anna - inquiry@mediix.com.au

Mediix

About Mediix

At Mediix, we understand that every healthcare professional has unique skills and aspirations.

That’s why we offer a diverse range of job opportunities across a wide range of healthcare specialties.

Whether you’re a doctor, nurse or allied health professional, we have a wide range of jobs for you.

We offer permanent and flexible working arrangements, including locum, temp and telehealth roles.

Our team is dedicated to providing you with personalised support throughout the job application process. We can help you prepare your CV, assist with visa applications, negotiate your salary and coordinate your travel arrangements.

How can we assist you? - inquiry@mediix.com.au

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
2023
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