Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

About the Role

Gold Coast University Hospital is seeking an experienced and dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensics to join its specialist forensic mental health service. This position focuses on delivering high-quality psychiatric care to individuals involved with the criminal justice system, including those requiring assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation in secure and community settings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive forensic psychiatric assessments and risk evaluations
• Developing and implementing treatment plans for patients in secure inpatient units and community programs
• Providing expert advice to courts, correctional facilities, and legal stakeholders
• Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based care
• Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to education and training initiatives
• Supporting service development, clinical governance, and culturally safe practices

About the Service

Gold Coast University Hospital is a major tertiary teaching hospital offering a broad range of mental health services, including forensic psychiatry. The forensic team works closely with justice agencies to provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, ensuring public safety and patient recovery through integrated care pathways.

Why Gold Coast?

The Gold Coast combines professional opportunity with an enviable lifestyle:

• Natural beauty: World-famous beaches, lush hinterland, and national parks
• Accessibility: Easy access to Brisbane and regional Queensland
• Community: Vibrant, diverse population with excellent schools and amenities

This is an outstanding opportunity for psychiatrists seeking a challenging and rewarding role in a progressive health service, with access to research, teaching, and leadership pathways.

Enquire today to learn more about the role and receive a copy of the position description.