Consultant Psychiatrist - Community Mental Health Cairns QLD $2,400 per Day Work Type

Casual/Locum/Contract

Listed

October 26, 2026

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Community Mental Health
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Queensland
Rate: $2,400 per day
Dates: 14 December 2026 - 25 June 2027
Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry

Healthcare Australia is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist for a long-term locum opportunity with Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service in beautiful Far North Queensland.
This position is based within the CCT North/Central Community Mental Health Service, providing adult mental health care in a community-based setting.

Working out of Cairns North, you'll be supporting an established community mental health team, with the benefit of consistent weekday hours and no after-hours commitments.

• Location: Cairns, Queensland
• Health Service: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
• Position: Staff Specialist - CCT North/Central (Community Reliever)
• Setting: Community-based Adult Mental Health Service

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• No night shifts
• No on-call requirements
• No work required on public holidays

Christmas Coverage: The locum is required to work non-public holidays throughout the Christmas period, with public holidays off.
Travel & Accommodation The following expenses will be reimbursed for this placement:

• Return flights
• Accommodation
• Car hire

Requirements

• Specialist registration with AHPRA in Psychiatry
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent specialist recognition
• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Previous community mental health experience would be advantageous

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Excellent daily rate of $2,400
• Long-term placement offering consistent work
• Monday-Friday roster with no nights, weekends or on-call
• Travel, accommodation and car hire reimbursed
• Opportunity to work in tropical Far North Queensland