Adelaide, South Australia
Full-time Ongoing position
Total Indicative Remuneration: $377,429 - $848,152 per annum, pro rata

An outstanding opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established public mental health service in Adelaide, working within a specialist forensic mental health community team.

This is an opportunity to join a progressive and expanding health service committed to delivering contemporary, high-quality care across hospital, community and home-based settings. The organisation provides a broad range of healthcare services to a large and diverse population, supported by a multidisciplinary workforce of more than 7,000 employees.

Working as part of the Forensic Mental Health Division, you will provide specialist psychiatric care to patients receiving services through the forensic mental health program.

You will work closely with Registrars, Resident Medical Officers, fellow Consultants, Nurses and Allied Health professionals to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to clinical service delivery, multidisciplinary care planning, quality improvement and research activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management within a forensic community setting.
• Managing a caseload of patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and external agencies.
• Contributing to service development and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Participating in research and other professional development activities.
• Supporting the delivery of effective, contemporary and evidence-based mental health services.

You will be a highly capable Consultant Psychiatrist with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in complex and sometimes challenging environments.

You will ideally have:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Appropriate specialist qualifications in Psychiatry.
• Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration, with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Experience or a strong interest in forensic psychiatry and/or community mental health.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong skills in communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and managing complex conversations.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of clinical care.
• Demonstrated resilience and a commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate, dedicated and progressive mental health team within a large public health service.

Benefits may include:

• Highly competitive remuneration package.
• Salary packaging opportunities to help reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay.
• Flexible working arrangements, including consideration of flexible work options where operationally appropriate.
• Opportunities for career progression and movement across a large and diverse health network.
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Potential relocation assistance for successful applicants relocating from interstate or overseas.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where employees are encouraged to contribute, develop and grow.
• The opportunity to work within a contemporary mental health service committed to innovation, quality and improved outcomes for the community.

Adelaide offers an exceptional lifestyle, combining the convenience of a welcoming and relatively compact city with excellent access to beaches, hills, parks and beautiful regional areas. The city is well known for its outstanding food and wine scene, with award-winning restaurants, vibrant cafés, bustling markets and a growing boutique bar culture. Adelaide also hosts a packed calendar of major events, festivals and sporting occasions throughout the year, including the Adelaide Fringe and other internationally recognised cultural events. With an affordable and relaxed lifestyle compared with Australia's larger capital cities, Adelaide offers an attractive balance between professional opportunity and quality of life. The city's surrounding coastline, Adelaide Hills, wineries and natural landscapes also make it easy to enjoy outdoor activities and weekend escapes.

You will join one of South Australia's major public health providers, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital, outpatient, community and home-based services across metropolitan Adelaide.

The broader service provides care across areas including emergency medicine, surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics, rehabilitation, aged care, palliative care, primary healthcare and mental health. Its mental health services operate across both hospital and community environments, including specialist forensic mental health services.

The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare in a supportive workplace guided by respect, integrity, accountability and a commitment to equitable health outcomes.

A Victorian health service is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide ongoing support within the Continuing Care Team, delivering specialist mental health services to consumers with complex and persistent mental health needs.

The Continuing Care Team provides community-based mental health assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for adults with severe and enduring mental illness. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the service aims to promote recovery, independence, and improved quality of life through comprehensive and coordinated care.

Located in regional Victoria, this vibrant border community offers an excellent lifestyle with access to quality schools, dining, sporting facilities, and outdoor recreation. Surrounded by picturesque countryside, the region provides a welcoming community atmosphere combined with modern amenities and easy access to larger metropolitan centres.

$2,500 per day

14 December 2026 - 29 January 2027

• Dedicated Recruitment and Compliance Consultants to support your locum journey
• 24/7 phone support
• Opportunities to explore Australia while working

Global Medics is seeking a Psychiatry Registrar to cover in the Emergency Department on the NSW Central Coast. You will assist with acute mental health assessments, risk assessment, and crisis management for patients presenting to the ED.

The role runs as a locum arrangement with ongoing collaboration across inpatient and community services. Compensation is AU$140-$160 per hour plus super, with dates 30 November 2026 to 31 January 2027.

A coastal New South Wales health service is seeking a Senior Psychiatry Registrar on the RANZCP Partial Comparability Pathway to provide ongoing support.

The service offers a range of programs focused on the rehabilitation and treatment of individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug dependency, while also providing education and support to the wider community.

Situated in a picturesque coastal region of New South Wales, this location offers a welcoming community, relaxed lifestyle, and easy access to beautiful beaches and natural attractions. With essential amenities, excellent work-life balance, and strong clinical support.

To Be Discussed

• Ongoing opportunity
• Suitable for candidates on the RANZCP Partial Comparability Pathway
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

• Dedicated Recruitment and Compliance Consultants to support your journey
• 24/7 consultant support
• Opportunities to explore regional and coastal Australia while advancing your career

Please contact Conor Branigan for more information or click "Apply".

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Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult (Acute Care Team)

A leading Tasmanian mental health service is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide support within their Acute Care Team, delivering high-quality assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult patients experiencing acute mental health concerns.

Providing comprehensive community and acute mental health services, the Acute Care Team delivers rapid assessment, short-term intervention, and ongoing management for adults experiencing mental illness. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the service focuses on patient-centred, recovery-oriented care and timely access to specialist mental health support.

Located in Tasmania this vibrant waterfront city offers a unique blend of heritage charm, natural beauty, and modern amenities. With excellent restaurants, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities, and easy access to stunning wilderness areas.

$2,500 per day

• 14 December 2026 - 25 January 2027

A regional New South Wales mental health service is seeking a Psychiatry Registrar to provide support within its Acute Inpatient Unit, delivering high-quality care to consumers requiring specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment.

The Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and ongoing management for adults experiencing acute mental health conditions. The multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to support recovery-focused care in a structured inpatient setting.

Located within a vibrant regional NSW centre, the area offers a welcoming community, excellent local amenities, and easy access to natural attractions.

$150 per hour + Super

16 November 2026 - 27 November 2026

Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Mental Health based in Adelaide, SA, delivers specialist care within a forensic community team. You will work with registrars, residents and nurses to provide patient-centred services across hospital, community and home-based settings.

The role emphasizes clinical delivery, care planning, quality improvement and involvement in research activities, with flexible and progressive service design in a major public health network.

A leading mental health service is seeking a Psychiatry Registrar to provide community-based mental health support as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care across a broad patient cohort.

The service provides comprehensive community mental health care, including assessment, treatment, case management, and recovery-focused support for individuals experiencing mental health concerns. Clinicians work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.

Located in Tasmania, this vibrant coastal city offers a relaxed lifestyle, stunning waterfront views, renowned dining experiences, and easy access to outdoor adventures. With a blend of historic charm and modern amenities.

$1,200 per day

• 16 November 2026 - 27 November 2026

• Dedicated Recruitment and Compliance Consultants to support your locum journey
• 24/7 phone support
• Opportunities to explore Australia while working

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A Victorian health service is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide ongoing support within their General Adult Inpatient Mental Health team.

Providing comprehensive acute inpatient mental health services for adults requiring assessment, treatment, and ongoing psychiatric care. The multidisciplinary team supports consumers with a range of mental health presentations, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a collaborative environment.

Located in a coastal regional centre in Victoria, the area is renowned for its stunning coastline, relaxed lifestyle, vibrant local community, and excellent recreational opportunities. The region offers a welcoming environment with a balance of professional fulfillment and access to natural attractions.

$2,500 per day

16/11/26 - 12/02/27

• Dedicated Recruitment and Compliance Consultants to support your locum journey
• 24/7 phone support
• Opportunities to explore Australia while working

A coastal New South Wales health service is seeking a Senior Psychiatry Registrar on the RANZCP Partial Comparability Pathway to provide ongoing support.

The service offers a range of programs focused on the rehabilitation and treatment of individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug dependency, while also providing education and support to the wider community.

Situated in a picturesque coastal region of New South Wales, this location offers a welcoming community, relaxed lifestyle, and easy access to beautiful beaches and natural attractions. With essential amenities, excellent work-life balance, and strong clinical support.

To Be Discussed

• Ongoing opportunity
• Suitable for candidates on the RANZCP Partial Comparability Pathway
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

Locum Psychiatry CMO/Registrar - ED

A major Tasmanian health service is seeking a Psychiatry CMO/Registrar to provide support within their Emergency Department Mental Health team.

Service Info

Providing acute mental health assessment and intervention services within the Emergency Department setting. The team works collaboratively with emergency, psychiatric, and community services to assess, stabilise, and manage patients presenting with a range of mental health concerns and psychiatric emergencies.

Location Info

Located within Tasmania, the area offers a unique blend of heritage charm, waterfront living, excellent dining, and access to stunning natural landscapes.

Rates

$1,200 per day

Dates

26/10/26 - 23/12/26

A major NSW hospital is seeking a Psychiatry Registrar to provide cover within the Emergency Department, supporting the assessment and management of patients presenting with acute mental health concerns.

The Emergency Department Mental Health team provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment, risk management, crisis intervention, and referral pathways for patients requiring urgent mental health support. The multidisciplinary team works closely with inpatient and community services to ensure continuity of care.

Located on the Central Coast of NSW, this vibrant coastal region offers beautiful beaches, national parks, waterfront dining, and a relaxed lifestyle. With easy access to major centres and a strong sense of community, it is an excellent destination for a balance between work and leisure.

$140-$160 per hour + Super

30 November 2026 - 31 January 2027

• Dedicated Recruitment and Compliance Consultants to support your locum journey
• 24/7 phone support
• Opportunities to explore Australia while working

If this opportunity isn't the right fit, we have a wide range of long- and short-term roles available across Australia.

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Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact in community mental health while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia's most liveable cities?

We are recruiting on behalf of a regarded public health service in metropolitan Adelaide seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join its expanding Adult Community Mental Health team. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a progressive service that is continuing to invest in mental health care, innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration.

You will be joining one of South Australia's largest metropolitan public health services, providing comprehensive healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 400,000 people.

The network includes two major public hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds across acute and sub-acute services, delivering emergency medicine, surgery, maternity, paediatrics, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, palliative care and specialised mental health services. The principal hospital is a major tertiary referral hospital, supported by a second large general hospital and multiple community health centres, allowing excellent collaboration across inpatient and community services.

The Adult Community Mental Health Service delivers specialist assessment, treatment and ongoing management for adults experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.

Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychiatric registrars, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers and other allied health professionals, you will provide recovery-focused, evidence-based care that enables consumers to remain well within their community whenever possible.

The service maintains strong partnerships with inpatient mental health units, emergency departments, general practitioners and community organisations to ensure seamless continuity of care while promoting innovation, education and continuous service improvement.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult community mental health patients.
• Lead multidisciplinary case conferences and contribute to complex care planning.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring to junior medical staff and multidisciplinary clinicians.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with inpatient units, primary care providers and community support services.
• Deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed psychiatric care.

• Competitive salary package
• Salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
• Relocation assistance available for eligible interstate and international candidates.
• Permanent ongoing position offering long-term career stability.
• Opportunities for teaching, mentoring and professional leadership.
• Work within a well-established multidisciplinary team.
• Modern facilities with continued investment in mental health services.
• Flexible working arrangements may be available.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within one of South Australia's largest public health services.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on collaboration, innovation and staff wellbeing.

To be considered you will have:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or
• Eligibility for Specialist Registration with AHPRA through an approved comparable specialist pathway.
• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• Current or eligible Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Experience working in Adult Community Psychiatry, General Adult Psychiatry or Community Mental Health Services.
• Excellent communication, leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented, patient-centred psychiatric practice.

We welcome applications from overseas-trained Consultant Psychiatrists.

Candidates who hold the MRCPsych together with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) from the United Kingdom may be eligible for Australia's Expedited Specialist Pathway, allowing a significantly faster route to specialist registration without requiring a specialist college assessment.

Adelaide offers an outstanding quality of life, combining all the advantages of a capital city with a relaxed, affordable lifestyle. Residents enjoy beautiful beaches, renowned wineries, scenic hiking trails and more than 300 days of sunshine each year, all within easy reach of the city centre. Housing is significantly more affordable than Sydney or Melbourne, making it an ideal place to settle with a family while enjoying shorter commute times. Adelaide is also celebrated for its world-class food and wine, vibrant arts scene, international festivals and major sporting events throughout the year. With excellent schools, modern healthcare facilities and a welcoming multicultural community, it is one of Australia's most desirable places to live and work.

For more information please reach out to Anna -

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult (Inpatient)

A Victorian health service is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide ongoing support within their General Adult Inpatient Mental Health team.

Service Info

Providing comprehensive acute inpatient mental health services for adults requiring assessment, treatment, and ongoing psychiatric care. The multidisciplinary team supports consumers with a range of mental health presentations, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a collaborative environment.

Location Info

Located in a coastal regional centre in Victoria, the area is renowned for its stunning coastline, relaxed lifestyle, vibrant local community, and excellent recreational opportunities. The region offers a welcoming environment with a balance of professional fulfillment and access to natural attractions.

Rates

$2,500 per day

Dates

16/11/26 - 12/02/27

Why choose Global Medics?

• Dedicated Recruitment and Compliance Consultants to support your locum journey
• 24/7 phone support
• Opportunities to explore Australia while working

Interested?

Please contact Conor Branigan via email for more information or click 'Apply'.

If this opportunity isn't the right fit, we have a wide range of long and short term roles available across Australia.

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Locum Psychiatry CMO/Registrar - ED

A major Tasmanian health service is seeking a Psychiatry CMO/Registrar to provide support within their Emergency Department Mental Health team.

Service Info

Providing acute mental health assessment and intervention services within the Emergency Department setting. The team works collaboratively with emergency, psychiatric, and community services to assess, stabilise, and manage patients presenting with a range of mental health concerns and psychiatric emergencies.

Location Info

Located within Tasmania, the area offers a unique blend of heritage charm, waterfront living, excellent dining, and access to stunning natural landscapes.

Rates

$1,200 per day

Dates

26/10/26 - 23/12/26

Why choose Global Medics?

• Dedicated Recruitment and Compliance Consultants to support your locum journey
• 24/7 phone support
• Opportunities to explore Australia while working

Interested?

Please contact Conor Branigan via email for more information or click 'Apply'.

If this opportunity isn't the right fit, we have a wide range of long and short term roles available across Australia.

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Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult (Acute Care Team)

A leading Tasmanian mental health service is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide support within their Acute Care Team, delivering high-quality assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult patients experiencing acute mental health concerns.

Service Info

Providing comprehensive community and acute mental health services, the Acute Care Team delivers rapid assessment, short-term intervention, and ongoing management for adults experiencing mental illness. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the service focuses on patient-centred, recovery-oriented care and timely access to specialist mental health support.

Location Info

Located in Tasmania this vibrant waterfront city offers a unique blend of heritage charm, natural beauty, and modern amenities. With excellent restaurants, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities, and easy access to stunning wilderness areas.

Rates

$2,500 per day

Dates

• 14 December 2026 - 25 January 2027

Why choose Global Medics?

• Dedicated Recruitment and Compliance Consultants to support your locum journey
• 24/7 phone support
• Opportunities to explore Australia while working

Interested?

Please contact Conor Branigan via email for more information or click 'Apply'.

If this opportunity isn't the right fit, we have a wide range of long- and short-term roles available across Australia.

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• Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
• Major mhs, well staffed with over 65 FTEConsultants, 75 FTE Registrars and 22 FTE Resident Medical
  Officers
• Package of up to approx. $570k plus oncall allowances. Includes base salary, PPA, managerial allowance, car and CPD allowances as well as superannuation.

Package includes managerial allowance, $22k CPD allowance, and up to $28k car allowance and private practice allowances.

We are working with the GCHHS and are looking for a consultant psychiatrist to take up a permanent post and lead its adult and older person inpatient mental health service for three years, with the option of a further two years of the combined elements. We recrutied the previous incumbent of this post who has now moved on to a more senior job.

The Gold Coast is a coastal city in south-east Queensland with beaches, hinterland, several universities and a sensational family-friendly lifestyle. People who work in the GC choose to live near the beach or on the canals, in the hinterland, Brisbane itself or just across the border in NSW, on the beaches there or NSW hinterland. The residential options are incredible.

The inpatient mental health service has over 180 beds across th Univeresity Hospital in two locations. It cares for adults and older people with severe mood disorders, psychosis, behavioural and psychological symptoms of cognitive impairment, and other complex presentations. Psychiatry, nursing and allied health all work closely together, with le good reliablinks into community mental health services for ongoing care and discharge planning.

This important post combines clinical work with medical leadership. The clinical component is 0.4 FTE and the rest is obviously directed to the leadership components.

As Medical Director, you will:

• Manage the mdcare team day to day and give direct clinical care, including relief cover when needed.
• Provide professional leadership across the department, and supervise and teach registrars, junior doctors, medical students and other clinicians.
• Work in partnership with Service Directors to lead clinical governance and oversee the operational and financial running of the service.
• Review models of care, develop the service strategy, and support research and quality improvement.
• Carry out regular performance appraisal for the consultants in the team and make sure they are credentialed.
• Report to the Clinical Director of Mental Health and Specialist Services, and professionally to the CMO.
• Help ensure the service ensures compliance with Queensland's Mental Health Act.
• Participate in the after-hours on-call roster.

The role sits within a leadership model where clinical and ops leaders work as partners.

This job would be a good fit for a psychiatrist who has supervised and taught, but is now ready to step into service leadership with an established team around them.

• be a FRANZCP or UK CCT or already assessed by RANZCP for the SCP.
• Strong clinical and teaching experience in psychiatry.
• Substantial experience in GAP and/or Older Age psychiatry.
• A collaborative approach to management and leadership.
• First class personable and communication skills.

• International applicants: We welcome expressions of interest from UK-trained psychiatrists and other internationally qualified specialists. Our team can advise on RANZCP comparability assessments, expedited pathways, and AHPRA registration.

For those trained outside of Australia, a RANZCP Comparability Assessment or ESP registration are required. Don't worry! We can walk you through what these mean and offer friendly and expert advice along the way.

This is a rare opportunity to live in the Gold Coast or the Brisbane metropolitan area, with the scope to influence its clinical culture, and shape the psychiatry service.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters of Australia and the Torres Strait. We acknowledge them as the first inhabitants of Australia and the traditional custodians of the lands. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.

In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions. HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees.

As a Psychiatrist with Healthcare Australia, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for individuals in immigration detention. Working across a diverse and complex patient cohort, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered mental health care.

You will collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated care. In addition, you will provide expert clinical advice and support to healthcare teams, helping to guide the management of psychiatric conditions and treatment options across the network.

This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of mental health services through participation in education, training, and quality improvement initiatives. You will help ensure services are delivered in line with clinical governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and organisational policies, supporting safe and effective outcomes for patients.

This role is 2 days per week based on site at the Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre located in Broadmeadows.

Let's talk about you!

In this role you will be committed to delivering high-quality mental health care and bring experience from complex clinical environments. Experience in forensic, custodial, or immigration health settings is highly regarded but not essential.

You will be confident working with culturally diverse and trauma-affected populations, thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment, and be motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while contributing to ongoing service development.

You'll bring your passion for mental health and be rewarded with:

• A chance to work within a well-respected Australian organisation with over 1000 employees, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Salary packaging & novated leasing via Smartgroup
• Birthday leave - this is your paid, special day off to celebrate, relax and make the most of your birthday!
• Free onsite parking.
• Working with us is not just about the opportunity to impact lives. Together with our range of benefits, we make sure our people are cared for too!

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.

Sounds like the role for you?

Spinner Medical is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to lead its adult and older person inpatient mental health service on the Gold Coast. The role combines clinical work (0.4 FTE) with a substantial leadership component, guiding a large multidisciplinary team in a hospital-based setting.

The successful candidate will be FRANZCP or UK CCT (or RANZCP assessed) with strong teaching skills and a collaborative leadership style.

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for individuals in immigration detention. Based on site at the Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre in Broadmeadows, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and clinical governance.

You will contribute to service development, education, and quality improvement initiatives while delivering patient-centered mental health care in a

Spinner Medical Recruitment invites applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Rehabilitation Mental Health Service in Queensland's largest regional centre. The role is based in a vibrant coastal city and offers challenging clinical work, strong leadership opportunities, and pathways for long-term career development in Australia.

Knowledge of Forensic Psychiatry is highly regarded; you will lead a multidisciplinary team, mentor junior staff, and contribute to governance and quality

• Remuneration package of up to $554k + on-call allowances, shift allowances etc.
• This mental health service is Queensland's most comprehensive mental health serviceoutside of Brisbane.
• Lifestyle is very popular with health service specialists- excellent schools, beach or riverside living.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Rehabilitation Mental Health Service within one of Australia's largest regional tertiary referral centres. Set in a vibrant coastal city, this role offers a rare blend of interesting clinical challenges, sensational lifestyle opportunities for families, couples and singles alike, as well as a respected launchpad for your long-term career development in Australia.

Applicants with a working knowledge and familiarity with the principles of Forensic Psychiatry will be highly regarded.

This is a great opportunity to contribute your skills and experience to help take this service forward. Broadly, your scope will be to:

• Provide first class clinical care to manage complex rehabilitation patients in a supportive and well resourced university health service. Including those who require secure environments.
• Lead and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Lead, supervise and mentor junior medical staff.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement projects and research (if interested).
• Work as an important and highly valued medical leader in this health service, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

This city is popular location for overseas trained specialists.The lifestyle is easy, laid back and focused on good living. The city is a great place to raise kids. Its peaceful and has one of Queenslad's finest private schools. It is so easy to get around as well. The commute is a breeze. In town you can choose to live by the beach with all the cafes, restaurants etc. or instead choose a family homeby the river, near the hospital where many consultant families are based. The city has an excellent university with a first classreputation in science and medicine.

• The mobile rehab team (MIRT) is a recovery orientated MDT service whose goal is to improving the quality of life of patients with complex mental health needs requiring intervention in the community.
• The secure unit(SMHRU) has recently expanded to a25 bed unit. It provides secure residential services to a large region.
• The community care unit (TCCU) has 24 beds forextended care and rehab. It has abrain injury unit (ABIU) with 6 beds. There isan additional rehab unit in a different location. It is residential with a community access and re-integration focus. There are 27 extended care and rehab beds.

• ensuring first class care and support is delivered to patients and their carers and families.
• lead and take part in service development initiatives.
• lead on patient safety and clinical governance.
• ensure medical workforce is managed re rosters, on-calls, leave etc.
• lead from the front in teaching and education.
• managing rehab unit KPIs.
• undertake CME activities.

The new Queensland Health Medical Officers agreement (MOCA 7) guarantees you:

• base salary depending on your experience as a consultant plus
• private practice allowance 50%
• car allowance $22k - $28k plus
• CPD allowance $22k paid with your salary plus
• on-call allowances, overtime allowances and penalty shifts plus
• employer paid pension contributions.
• Long service leave etc.

• FRANZCP or equivalent, assessed as substantially comparable by RANZCP or registration via ESP. To qualify for the accelerated RANZCP or ESP pathway you will need UK CCT - contact me for more information.
• Substantial clinical experience in psychiatric practice, ideally with exposure to rehabilitation, forensic, or dual-disability psychiatry.
• Knowledge of and commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in recovery-oriented practice, complex case management, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Desire to maintain the highest levels of clinical practice.
• Willingness to participate in research activities.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural contexts, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Spinner Medical Recruitment acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters of Australia and the Torres Strait. We acknowledge them as the first inhabitants of the nation of Australia and the traditional custodians of the lands where people now live, learn and work. We respect all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - their customs and their beliefs. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present.

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering a unique opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist (CAMHS) to join one of its highly desirable regions - the Great Southern.

This is a vacancy to fill one permanent, sessional appointment at 0.6 FTE (12 sessions per fortnight) at Albany. One session = 4 hours.

Consultant Year 1-9: $815.10 - $1,035.88 per session.

The above rate is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base Salary, 12% superannuation, and professional development allowance, pro rata). This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical skills, and years of practice.

In this position, you will deliver comprehensive clinical assessments and provide psychiatric care and treatment for children and adolescent in the community and inpatient setting. The caseloads are extremely manageable, and being on the on-call roster for the regional psychiatric service is negotiable.

There is a strong commitment to ongoing education, training, and research with ongoing projects and links with the local Rural Clinical School and local Universities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical governance across the Great Southern for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Stream in consultation with the CAMHS Regional Team Leader.

• Deliver comprehensive clinical assessments, diagnoses, and psychiatric treatment, ensuring that best practice clinical interventions are provided for children and adolescents.

• Liaise and confer regularly with general practitioners, paediatricians and other health care professionals.

• Supervise and mentor medical students, junior doctors and rural training psychiatry registrars.

• Participate in continuing professional development and contribute to education, training and research projects relevant to the mental health service.

• Provide a secondary consultation service during clinic hours for General Practitioners in the catchment area.

• Participate in the on-call roster for the mental health team and the Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) roster (negotiable).

Supervised practice placements for Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) holding a specialist college assessment cannot be supported for this opportunity. Only applicants eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway with AHPRA will be considered.

The Great Southern Mental Health Service is a well-established service comprising of Child and Adolescent, Adult community and Consultant Liaison service. Each team is staffed by a psychiatrist, at least one registrar, a resident medical officer, experienced nurses, Aboriginal mental health workers, lived experience workers and a mix of allied health professionals.

The CAMHS team is based in the community clinic in Albany and provides outreach to other towns in the region. They see the full range of conditions in the 0-18 age range and work closely with the local paediatric team and other local youth services as well as adult mental health services to ensure a smooth transition of care.

The CAMHS team provides care to individuals requiring specialist mental health support across both community and inpatient settings. The team is committed to service improvement and is always looking for ways to maximise early access to assessment and treatment and to services such as Family Based Therapy which give young people in the region the best chance at success.

• Relaxed Lifestyle: Enjoy stunning coastal and inland landscapes, a warm climate, crystal-clear beaches, perfect to fish or swim with friends and family. Take advantage of a wide range of outdoor activities like hiking the renowned Bald Head Trail, swimming at Middleton Beach, whale watching and much more.

• Family-Friendly Community: Albany provides quality childcare, excellent public and private schools, and a variety of community sporting groups. Institutions such as South Regional TAFE and the University of Western Australia offer outstanding career development opportunities.

• Vibrant Cultural Scene: The region boasts a rich cultural and social lifestyle, with attractions including the renowned Albany Farmers Market, award-winning Great Southern wineries, local art galleries, live performances at the Albany Entertainment Centre, and the annual Taste Great Southern food and wine festival.

• Discover Albany, where coastal beauty, rich history, and a relaxed lifestyle create the perfect blend of adventure and tranquillity.

Make the Great Southern your next professional and lifestyle move. Working in one of WA's most unique regions offers the opportunity to combine clinical leadership with an exceptional lifestyle, supported by a comprehensive range of financial, leave, housing and regional employment incentives.

Interested in understanding the full range of benefits available? Explore the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page.

To apply applicants must hold:

• Unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia in the speciality of Psychiatry.

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrist (FRANZCP) OR hold MRCPsych (UK) and Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Psychiatry and are eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) via the expedited specialist pathway.

• Extensive clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health.

• Knowledge of/and experience in biological and psychotherapeutic interventions.

• Ability to travel or provide telehealth support services across the Great Southern region.

• Has completed (or is about to complete) the Advanced Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or approved equivalent.

• Experience working in CAMHS community based mental health services.

• Experience training postgraduates and clinical supervisory skills.

Supervised practice placements for Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) holding a specialist college assessment cannot be supported for this opportunity. Only applicants eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway with AHPRA will be considered.

WA health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: .

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

For further information related to this position, please contact Dr Kelly Ridley, Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Director GS-MHS on or .

If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please contact .

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