Consultant Psychiatrist | Townsville, QLD
- Wavelength Medical Recruitment
- Mater Private Hospital Townsville Pimlico Campus, Fulham Road, Pimlico QLD, Australia
- Aug 18, 2026
Job Description
If you thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional care to rural communities, check out this position today.
- Play a key role in promoting recovery, social, and emotional wellbeing.
- Contribute to the future of mental health.
- Permanent, full-time position: Build a fulfilling career with stability.
The Position
In this role you will focus on serving the needs of rural communities across several locations which provide a specialist and recovery orientated mental health service, as well as culturally safe mental health care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the community. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team and promote recovery and social and emotional well-being for patients and their families.
This is a permanent, full-time position, with opportunities to participate in research initiatives and teaching the next generation of health professionals.
The Hospital
Townsville offers a compelling package for doctors seeking a fulfilling career with a healthy dose of sunshine. The health service is the largest referral centre in North Queensland, exposing you to a wide range of complex cases. The diverse patient population, including rural and Indigenous communities, ensures a rich and rewarding practice.
The Location
Townsville is a dynamic city boasting beautiful beaches, sunshine, and access to the Great Barrier Reef. It offers a relaxed lifestyle with affordable housing, quality education, and a variety of cultural attractions.
Essential Criteria
Must hold FRANZCP and be eligible for Specialist registration with AHPRA (or close too).
If you are interested apply now
Wavelength International's History
Dr. John Bethell and Claire Ponsford established Wavelength International with a profound vision—to forge a medical recruitment company committed to the well-being of its staff. Their belief was that a team that genuinely cares about their work would extend the same care to doctors and healthcare employers they serve.
Fast forward nearly a quarter of a century, and Wavelength stands as an acclaimed and pioneering medical recruitment agency. It has flourished into a team of over 90 dedicated professionals, unwavering in their commitment to the same principles and enthusiasm that ignited their journey.
Our Purpose
We firmly believe that the healthcare system can offer more to its patients when those who work within it are content, healthy, and in roles that truly suit them. At Wavelength, we empower extraordinary individuals to script their own narratives, guiding doctors towards the lives and careers they desire.
What We Do
No matter where you are or where you aspire to go, we're here to accompany you every step of the way. We build connections by recognizing the unique qualities of every candidate and client.
Each year, we unite more than 3,500 doctors with positions that align with their aspirations and lifestyles. Every role we fill contributes to a doctor's successful career and fortifies the overall healthcare system.
We're All-Encompassing
Our reach has expanded. Following our acquisition in 2019 of the esteemed executive recruitment agency, the Ccentric Group, we now offer support to top managers, administrators, and academics within the healthcare sector.
Our comprehensive knowledge of the field equips us to better serve all regions across Australia and New Zealand, including rural and remote communities, as well as those facing resource shortages or distinct needs.
Our Achievements
We take pride in the positive impact we've made in the lives of our doctors and the communities they serve. We witness firsthand the difference our services make in filling crucial gaps in medical care.