Monash Health is a great place to work

Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.

To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.

The Casey Adult Mental Health Service (Casey AMHS) provides individualised, consumer centred care for adults aged 18 - 65 years living in the City of Casey and the Shire of Cardinia, aiming to improve mental health and wellbeing, Casey AMHS comprises the entire spectrum of care with Emergency Psychiatric Services, Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team, PACER, Hospital in the Home team, Inpatient Psychiatric Units (Ward D mental health and E) based at Casey Hospital, CCT (Continuing Care Team) based at Pakenham and Cranbourne, Acute and Extended PARCS, State-wide Transition Support Unit and the Adult Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Initiative.

Teams at the Casey AMHS are multidisciplinary in nature. The consultant psychiatrist will provide medical leadership at the team level and support & assist the Head of Unit, Casey AMHS in the provision of high-quality psychiatry services, consistent with the Monash Health values.

• Medical model of care at Monash Health is "consultant led". Consultants are at the forefront of care provision and lead by example
• Provide clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care
• Be available to medical colleagues for consultation and liaison as appropriate regarding patient care
• Be immediately available for urgent consultation and assistance in the management of clinically deteriorating patients
• Support academic, research, education, training & supervision (both undergraduate and postgraduate) roles in the Casey Adult Mental Health Service
• Support the Adult Psychiatry Unit's outreach services within Monash Health
• Contribute to the professional and corporate life of Monash Health by participation in appropriate committees and fora
• Contribute to ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation to ensure Monash Health provides high quality accessible Psychiatry Services within allocated resources and meets the needs of Monash Health patients

To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:

• Strong commitment to providing high-quality psychiatry services
• Working well within a multi-disciplinary team
• Active participation in Continuous Professional Development and personal development and learning.
• Prior experience in ECT and credentialing is desirable. If not available, must attend Monash Health training as soon as practical after appointment.

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications
• Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent
• Working with Children's Check

Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:

• A supportive and cohesive team, working within a larger consumer relations team.
• Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.
• Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.
• Salary packaging.

Health is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist to join the Emergency Department Mental Health team in Adelaide. In this role, you will deliver high-quality psychiatric assessment and leadership within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compassionate care for individuals presenting with acute mental health needs.

The position benefits from competitive remuneration, salary packaging options, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement, supporting both professional growth and work-life balance.

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) seeks a Senior Medical Practitioner in Psychiatry to support eating disorders and women's mental health services at Cockburn Health. The role leads mental health assessment, treatment, and management, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality care, and to promote family and carer involvement.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity with a potential fixed-term extension.

Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.

To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.

The Casey Adult Mental Health Service (Casey AMHS) provides individualised, consumer centred care for adults aged 18 - 65 years living in the City of Casey and the Shire of Cardinia, aiming to improve mental health and wellbeing, Casey AMHS comprises the entire spectrum of care with Emergency Psychiatric Services, Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team, PACER, Hospital in the Home team, Inpatient Psychiatric Units (Ward D mental health and E) based at Casey Hospital, CCT (Continuing Care Team) based at Pakenham and Cranbourne, Acute and Extended PARCS, State-wide Transition Support Unit and the Adult Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Initiative.
Teams at the Casey AMHS are multidisciplinary in nature. The consultant psychiatrist will provide medical leadership at the team level and support & assist the Head of Unit, Casey AMHS in the provision of high-quality psychiatry services, consistent with the Monash Health values.

To support and assist the Head of Unit, Casey AMHS, Mental Health Program, Monash Health in the provision of high-quality psychiatry services, consistent with Monash Health values.
Medical model of care at Monash Health is "consultant led". Consultants are at the forefront of care provision and lead by example
Provide clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care
Be available to medical colleagues for consultation and liaison as appropriate regarding patient care
Be immediately available for urgent consultation and assistance in the management of clinically deteriorating patients
Support academic, research, education, training & supervision (both undergraduate and postgraduate) roles in the Casey Adult Mental Health Service
Support the Adult Psychiatry Unit's outreach services within Monash Health
Contribute to the professional and corporate life of Monash Health by participation in appropriate committees and fora
Contribute to ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation to ensure Monash Health provides high quality accessible Psychiatry Services within allocated resources and meets the needs of Monash Health patients

To support and assist the Head of Unit, Casey AMHS, Mental Health Program, Monash Health in the provision of high-quality psychiatry services, consistent with Monash Health values.
Medical model of care at Monash Health is "consultant led". Consultants are at the forefront of care provision and lead by example
Provide clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care
Be available to medical colleagues for consultation and liaison as appropriate regarding patient care
Be immediately available for urgent consultation and assistance in the management of clinically deteriorating patients
Support academic, research, education, training & supervision (both undergraduate and postgraduate) roles in the Casey Adult Mental Health Service
Support the Adult Psychiatry Unit's outreach services within Monash Health
Contribute to the professional and corporate life of Monash Health by participation in appropriate committees and fora
Contribute to ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation to ensure Monash Health provides high quality accessible Psychiatry Services within allocated resources and meets the needs of Monash Health patients

To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:
Strong commitment to providing high-quality psychiatry services
Working well within a multi-disciplinary team
Active participation in Continuous Professional Development and personal development and learning.
Prior experience in ECT and credentialing is desirable. If not available, must attend Monash Health training as soon as practical after appointment.

Mandatory requirements of the role -
Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications
Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent
Working with Children's Check

Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:
A supportive and cohesive team, working within a larger consumer relations team.
Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.
Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.
Salary packaging.

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) invites applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Mental Health Clinical Program across inpatient and community services in Adelaide. The role provides opportunities to influence clinical care, teaching and research, with involvement in an on-call roster.

You will work across Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Glenside and community services, leading multidisciplinary teams to shape safe, recovery-focused care for

Salary: MP Year 1-3 $344,490 - $366,459 p.a. (inclusive of base salary and applicable allowances)

South Metropolitan Health Service, every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time, we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led. Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

We are currently seeking a Senior Medical Practitioner in Psychiatry to support our eating disorders and women's mental health service at Cockburn Health.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity. However, fixed-term arrangements, with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency, may also be considered to suit the right candidate.

The successful candidate will work alongside Consultant Psychiatrists, General Practitioners, Registrars, junior medical staff and the other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Cockburn Health is a standalone psychiatric and addiction facility. It has 50 beds. They include 8 beds for eating disorders.

There are extensive opportunities for research and professional development.

In this role, you will lead the mental health assessment, treatment, and management of clients. This includes the provision of service to their families and carers. You will champion patient safety and quality of care. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will partner with other agencies to promote close community partnerships.You will provide orientation, training, supervision, and education, where relevant, for Doctors in Training and other health workers. You will work to achieve national, state and South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) performance standards and targets. You will work within the scope of clinical practice as defined and recommended by the SMHS Area Medical Credentialing Committee.

This position works on a roster that includes weekend, and after-hours work based on operational requirements, and in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

delivers comprehensive public mental health care through a network of community mental health services, hospitals and community health centres. Across Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Mental Health (FSFH Mental Health) and Peel and Rockingham Kwinana Mental Health (PaRK Mental Health), specialist services are provided across the South Metropolitan region, supporting consumers with accessible, collaborative and high-quality mental health care. SMHS Mental Health will soon open a new state-of-the-art facility at Fremantle Hospital designed to offer expanded and modern mental health services for our community. The three-storey space will provide an additional 40 mental health beds and a 24-hour Mental Health Crisis Centre, ensuring compassionate and innovative care for those who need it most.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other 'similar' vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. 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.

Monash Health is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead clinical care within the Casey Adult Mental Health Service (Casey AMHS). The role involves medical leadership at the team level and collaboration with the Head of Unit to deliver high-quality psychiatry services.

Responsibilities include clinical leadership, urgent consultations, and supporting academic, research, and education activities, as well as outreach within Monash Health. Commitment to Monash Health values is essential.

Job no: 953260
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Western, Various, Adelaide CBD
Categories: Medical

• Mental Health Clinical Program Inpatient, Community and Older Persons Mental Health Services

• Locations: Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Glenside and community services across Adelaide

• Salary: MD2 - $243,212 to $320,467 p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging

• Full time opportunities, 37.5 hours per week, seven-day roster

• Expressions of interest for upcoming vacancies; contract type and duration depend on the vacancy available at recruitment.

Bring your clinical expertise to CALHN's Mental Health Clinical Program, where interest is sought in a range of roles across our inpatient and community services. Join multidisciplinary teams delivering compassionate, recovery-focused care, with opportunities to apply your expertise across different clinical settings and consumer needs.

Support consumers and carers, guide clinical decisions and help shape safe, effective services. Alongside your clinical work, you'll teach future psychiatrists, contribute to research and support ongoing improvements in mental health care.

• Deliver specialist care that supports consumer recovery.

• Lead clinical decisions with multidisciplinary colleagues.

• Teach and supervise registrars, doctors and students.

• Improve care through audit, quality and risk reviews.

• Contribute to research and ongoing medical education.

Opportunities may span inpatient services at RAH, TQEH and Glenside, and community services at Tranmere, Woodville, Kidman Park and St Morris. We welcome interest from applicants across the program and encourage you to outline your preferred clinical areas and settings in your application. Participation in an on-call roster and out-of-hours work is required.

Take the next step in your psychiatry career.

Are you a final year psychiatry registrar nearing completion of fellowship in the next six months?

You are encouraged to express your interest in joining CALHN's Mental Health Clinical Program and help deliver safe, recovery-focused care across inpatient, community and older persons services.

This campaign seeks interest in vacancies that may arise in 2027, including permanent opportunities.

Appointment will depend on a merit-based selection process, meeting specialist registration eligibility requirements and an available vacancy at the time of registration.

Bring clinical judgement, collaborative leadership and respect for consumers and carers:

• Hold an MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.

• Hold Fellowship of RANZCP for consultant appointment.

• Be eligible for Medical Board specialist registration.

• Deliver high standards of public mental health care.

• Support teaching, quality improvement and ongoing learning.

Build your career in a team that values collaboration, learning and compassionate care.

• Boost take-home pay with salary packaging and lease options.

• Share expertise with supportive multidisciplinary colleagues.

• Develop your career through teaching, research and learning.

• Recharge with paid leave and leave loading.

• Stay well with fitness discounts and flu vaccinations.

• Access confidential support for you and your family.

Salary packaging includes up to $9,010 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, plus pre-tax superannuation and novated lease options.

We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

• Refer to the Consultant Psychiatrist role description for the full essential qualifications and requirements: 953260 - RD for Consultant Psychiatrist.pdf .

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

• This is an immunisation Category A role.

• CALHN's Mental Health Clinical Program accepts applications from individual applicants only.

• Applications through or from Medical Workforce Agencies will not be accepted.

• CALHN MHCP will not accept responsibility or liability for agency fees where an applicant is a member of, employed by or contracted by a Medical Workforce Agency.

Connect with Dr Andrew Lawlor, Medical Lead.
Phone:
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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Job Ref: 953260

Advertised: 21 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

The Director, Division of Adult Mental Health Services is to provide specialist clinical care and assume responsibility for the delivery of clinical addiction and mental health services for inpatient and community services within the designated sites of Princess Alexandra Hospital Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services (MSAMHS).

The Director, Division of Adult Mental Health Services is expected to develop strong links within Metro South Hospital and Health Service (MSHHS) to provide high quality service provision within the designated site.

This role provides expert advice regarding service gaps, challenges and opportunities for AMHS within the designated site.

The Director, Division of Adult Mental Health Services will be required to provide professional leadership, oversight and accountability for the addiction and mental health clinical services provided at designated sites. This may include overseeing and supporting patient flow across the sites.

To support integration with the broader health system by representing MSAMHS at relevant site based meetings and committees.

Staff are expected to be compliant with the timely and accurate input and collection of consumer related demographic information, diagnosis, outcomes collections and provision of service activity into appropriate applications. The data and information include the electronic entry and completion of documentation to meet legislative requirements, inclusive of the Mental Health Act 2016 documentation, admissions, discharges and transfers.

Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire and apply knowledge of relevant applications, including:

• Consumer Integrated Mental Health Application (CIMHA); and
• Riskman
• Hospital Base Client Information System
• ieMR
• Any other electronic clinical system of MSAMHS

Collaboration is required between all sites and teams to ensure acceptable outcomes or consumers.

Perform duties as required and determined by the Service.

Perform any other duties directed by the Service which are within their scope of practice and for which they are registered in the State.

Perform other provisions related to duties of a Medical Officer as agreed by the parties.

Implement and support clinical models of care and patient safety initiatives as required.

Participate in an annual performance review.

The Director, Division of Adult Mental Health Services will initially perform the duties in accordance with the working arrangements set out in the medical officer's roster, which is subject to amendment from time to time in accordance with operational requirements.

This role operationally reports to the Service Line Director, MSAMHS and professionally reports to the Director of Medical Services (DMS), MSAMHS.

Fulfil the accountabilities and responsibilities of this role in accordance with MSHHS and MSAMHS mission and strategic direction.

This role has strong clinical focus with a dedicated 0.8 FTE of clinical role and 0.2 FTE for administration.

Ensure patients and other staff are treated fairly and with mutual respect and understanding, regardless of cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.

Lead and manage staff by fostering and committing to patient safety and quality in the delivery of health care by maintaining and evaluating MSAMHS practices and initiatives.

Job no: 942954

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Medical

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• The Royal Adelaide Hospital, Emergency Department
• MD02 Total Indicative Remuneration Salary $461,743 / $622,840 per annum + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full time ongoing contract available

Join CALHN's exceptional medical team and play a vital role in shaping the future of health through innovation, collaboration and world-class care.

• Work across diverse clinical specialties and services
• Advance your skills through structured learning and development
• Benefit from supportive teams and dedicated non-clinical time
• Make a real impact delivering safe, connected compassionate care

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Join our Emergency Department Mental Health team and provide expert psychiatric care when people need it most. Working within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment, you will deliver high-quality assessment, treatment and clinical leadership for consumers presenting with acute mental health needs, helping to ensure safe, timely and recovery-focused care.

• Lead psychiatric assessment and treatment in the ED
• Guide multidisciplinary care and clinical decision-making
• Support registrars, junior doctors and student learning
• Drive quality, safety and continuous improvement activities
• Contribute to research, education and service development

You are an experienced Psychiatrist who combines clinical expertise with compassionate leadership and a commitment to recovery-focused mental health care.

• Fellow of the RANZCP with Specialist Registration
• Deliver expert mental health care and clinical leadership
• Support teaching, supervision and workforce development
• Build strong partnerships across multidisciplinary teams
• Drive quality, safety and continuous improvement

• Salary packaging - up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Safe connections - be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development - Receive allowances of up to $8,500 along with additional dedicated leave for advancing your skills and career.
• Expert Mentorship - Work under the guidance of experienced consultant supervisors to support your career progression.
• Priority Training - Dedicated, protected, and paid teaching time available for ACEM Trainees and Resident Medical Officers.
• Employment Guidance - Comprehensive support for requirements like working visas and medical registration.
• Generous Leave - Enjoy paid annual/recreation leave each year plus professional development leave.
• Flexible work options - speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle.
• Health, fitness and wellbeing support - Fitness Passport access and the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Recognition & growth - celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN's many sites.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational and vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Tuesday 14th July 2026

Job Ref: 942954

The Director, Division of Adult Mental Health Services is to provide specialist clinical care and assume responsibility for the delivery of clinical addiction and mental health services for inpatient and community services within the designated sites of Princess Alexandra Hospital Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services (MSAMHS).

The Director, Division of Adult Mental Health Services is expected to develop strong links within Metro South Hospital and Health Service (MSHHS) to provide high quality service provision within the designated site.

This role provides expert advice regarding service gaps, challenges and opportunities for AMHS within the designated site.

The Director, Division of Adult Mental Health Services will be required to provide professional leadership, oversight and accountability for the addiction and mental health clinical services provided at designated sites. This may include overseeing and supporting patient flow across the sites.

To support integration with the broader health system by representing MSAMHS at relevant site based meetings and committees.

Staff are expected to be compliant with the timely and accurate input and collection of consumer related demographic information, diagnosis, outcomes collections and provision of service activity into appropriate applications. The data and information include the electronic entry and completion of documentation to meet legislative requirements, inclusive of the Mental Health Act 2016 documentation, admissions, discharges and transfers.

Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire and apply knowledge of relevant applications, including:

• Consumer Integrated Mental Health Application (CIMHA); and
• Riskman
• Hospital Base Client Information System
• ieMR
• Any other electronic clinical system of MSAMHS

Collaboration is required between all sites and teams to ensure acceptable outcomes or consumers.

Perform duties as required and determined by the Service.

Perform any other duties directed by the Service which are within their scope of practice and for which they are registered in the State.

Perform other provisions related to duties of a Medical Officer as agreed by the parties.

Implement and support clinical models of care and patient safety initiatives as required.

Participate in an annual performance review.

The Director, Division of Adult Mental Health Services will initially perform the duties in accordance with the working arrangements set out in the medical officer's roster, which is subject to amendment from time to time in accordance with operational requirements.

This role operationally reports to the Service Line Director, MSAMHS and professionally reports to the Director of Medical Services (DMS), MSAMHS.

Fulfil the accountabilities and responsibilities of this role in accordance with MSHHS and MSAMHS mission and strategic direction.

This role has strong clinical focus with a dedicated 0.8 FTE of clinical role and 0.2 FTE for administration.

Ensure patients and other staff are treated fairly and with mutual respect and understanding, regardless of cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.

Lead and manage staff by fostering and committing to patient safety and quality in the delivery of health care by maintaining and evaluating MSAMHS practices and initiatives.

Spinner Medical in Canberra seeks a Consultant in Addictions Psychiatry to work across inpatient and outpatient services within the ACT Health framework. You will lead clinical care, supervise trainees and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality addiction services.

The role emphasizes teaching, research and policy involvement, with opportunities for conjoint academic appointments. Excellent relocation support and a comprehensive benefits package accompany the position.

Clinical Director & Staff Specialist - Mental Health Public Local Health District

We are currently partnering with a well-established NSW public Local Health District to recruit an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist into a combined Clinical Director and Staff Specialist appointment within its Mental Health Service. This is a rare opportunity to take on genuine service leadership within a growing coastal district health service, while maintaining a rewarding clinical caseload.

About the service

Our client is a NSW Health Local Health District serving one of the state's fastest-growing coastal populations, located within easy reach of Sydney. The Mental Health Service provides a comprehensive continuum of care - spanning acute inpatient, community, consultation-liaison, older persons, youth, and specialist mental health programs - across two major public hospitals and a network of community mental health centres. The service is supported by a well-established multidisciplinary workforce and is investing significantly in workforce development, service redesign, and integrated models of care to meet the demands of a rapidly expanding catchment.

Your opportunity

• Provide clinical and strategic leadership across the district's Mental Health Service in a dedicated Clinical Director capacity
• Contribute to clinical governance, service planning, quality improvement, and workforce development initiatives
• Maintain a Staff Specialist clinical caseload aligned with your sub-specialty interest and service need
• Lead, mentor, supervise and support consultant colleagues, trainees, JMOs and multidisciplinary staff
• Partner closely with the Director of Mental Health, executive, and cross-directorate colleagues on the strategic direction of the service
• Represent the service in inter-agency, LHD, and state-wide forums as required
• Contribute to teaching, training and research activities, with links available to affiliated universities

What's on offer

• Salary and conditions in accordance with the NSW Staff Specialist (State) Award Determination
• Level of appointment negotiated based on experience and expertise
• Employer superannuation contributions
• Private Practice Arrangements available under the NSW model
• Professional development leave and allowance
• Generous annual leave provisions
• NSW Health salary packaging - including options for novated leasing, meal and entertainment benefits, and remote area housing benefits where applicable
• Attractive relocation support may be negotiated for the right candidate
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible international candidates
• Genuine flexibility around clinical, leadership and academic components of the role

Requirements

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)
• Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration, with AHPRA as a Psychiatrist
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a public mental health service or comparable setting
• Strong track record in clinical governance, service development, and multidisciplinary team leadership
• SIMGs already on an approved RANZCP specialist pathway are welcome to apply
• Australian working rights, or eligibility for employer-sponsored visa
• Current National Police Check and compliance with NSW Health immunisation and screening requirements
• Commitment to the values of EEO, WHS, ethical practice, cultural safety, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct

Life on the Central Coast

The Central Coast is one of NSW's most sought-after lifestyle regions - a string of relaxed beachside communities set between long stretches of surf coast, national parks, and calm coastal lakes. Property is dramatically more affordable than Sydney or the Northern Beaches, and the region offers excellent public and private schooling, family-friendly neighbourhoods, and a strong sense of community. Sydney's CBD is a straightforward train or drive south, so you can enjoy genuine coastal living without giving up easy access to a global city, its airport, or its cultural offerings. For families, active professionals, and clinicians seeking a sustainable long-term career base outside a capital city, few Australian regions offer a better balance.

We are currently partnering with a well-established NSW public Local Health District to recruit an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist into a combined Clinical Director and Staff Specialist appointment within its Mental Health Service. This is a rare opportunity to take on genuine service leadership within a growing coastal district health service, while maintaining a rewarding clinical caseload.

Our client is a NSW Health Local Health District serving one of the state's fastest-growing coastal populations, located within easy reach of Sydney. The Mental Health Service provides a comprehensive continuum of care - spanning acute inpatient, community, consultation-liaison, older persons, youth, and specialist mental health programs - across two major public hospitals and a network of community mental health centres. The service is supported by a well-established multidisciplinary workforce and is investing significantly in workforce development, service redesign, and integrated models of care to meet the demands of a rapidly expanding catchment.

• Provide clinical and strategic leadership across the district's Mental Health Service in a dedicated Clinical Director capacity
• Contribute to clinical governance, service planning, quality improvement, and workforce development initiatives
• Maintain a Staff Specialist clinical caseload aligned with your sub-specialty interest and service need
• Lead, mentor, supervise and support consultant colleagues, trainees, JMOs and multidisciplinary staff
• Partner closely with the Director of Mental Health, executive, and cross-directorate colleagues on the strategic direction of the service
• Represent the service in inter-agency, LHD, and state-wide forums as required
• Contribute to teaching, training and research activities, with links available to affiliated universities

• Salary and conditions in accordance with the NSW Staff Specialist (State) Award Determination
• Level of appointment negotiated based on experience and expertise
• Employer superannuation contributions
• Private Practice Arrangements available under the NSW model
• Professional development leave and allowance
• Generous annual leave provisions
• NSW Health salary packaging - including options for novated leasing, meal and entertainment benefits, and remote area housing benefits where applicable
• Attractive relocation support may be negotiated for the right candidate
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible international candidates
• Genuine flexibility around clinical, leadership and academic components of the role

• FRANZCP
• Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration, with AHPRA as a Psychiatrist
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a public mental health service or comparable setting
• Strong track record in clinical governance, service development, and multidisciplinary team leadership
• SIMGs already on an approved RANZCP specialist pathway are welcome to apply
• Australian working rights, or eligibility for employer-sponsored visa
• Current National Police Check and compliance with NSW Health immunisation and screening requirements
• Commitment to the values of EEO, WHS, ethical practice, cultural safety, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct

The Central Coast is one of NSW's most sought-after lifestyle regions - a string of relaxed beachside communities set between long stretches of surf coast, national parks, and calm coastal lakes. Property is dramatically more affordable than Sydney or the Northern Beaches, and the region offers excellent public and private schooling, family-friendly neighbourhoods, and a strong sense of community. Sydney's CBD is a straightforward train or drive south, so you can enjoy genuine coastal living without giving up easy access to a global city, its airport, or its cultural offerings. For families, active professionals, and clinicians seeking a sustainable long-term career base outside a capital city, few Australian regions offer a better balance.

Position: Consultant in Addictions Psychiatry
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
Package: Up to $530k All relocation, medical college fees, registration and visa application fees reimbursed, up to $55k.

• All relocation, medical college fees, registration and visa application fees reimbursed, up to $55k.
• Psychiatry allowance of $75k.
• 17.4% oncall allowance.
• 12.5% superannuation
• 4 weeks professional development leave and 5 weeks annual leave.

• Canberra is the seat of Australia's national government.
• It hosts all of the foreign embassies and has a suite of governmental institutions at both state and federal levels.
• The city is a modern, prosperous and multicultural community with a population of 500k people.
• The Australian National Art Gallery is there and there are 6 universities in the city.
• Rich choice of private schooling.
• Compared to Sydney and Melbourne the housing in Canberra is more affordable.
• Naturally, as the seat of government in a large country, the airport is busy with excellent connections internationally as well as domestically.
• Extensive employment opportunities for partner/spouse in academia, health service, defence, IT, service and business etc.
• Sydney is a 3 hr drive or 1hr flight.
• Outstanding sporting opportunities at grass roots and senior amateur level as well as professional clubs in rugby league, union, cricket etc.

The Canberra Health mental health service delivers specilaist mental health including alcohol and drug services to children, adolescents, adults and older people across the Australian Capital Territory. Care is provided across inpatient units, community centres, forensic facilities and in the home, spanning inpatient psychiatric care, community outreach and harm minimisation programs.

The alcohil and drug service providesinfo, advice, referral, assessment and treatment to ACT residents who are concerned about their own or a family member's alcohol, tobacco or other drug use.

The service includes:

• Consultation and Liaison
• Opioid Treatment Services
• Counselling and Treatment Services
• Youth Drug and Alcohol Program
• Police Court Drug Diversion Services
• Withdrawal Service
• Drug and Alcohol Sentencing List

You will work across inpatient, consultation liaison and outpatient services and take part in the administrative, governance and training requirements that apply to medical officers in the mhs.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited:

• Assessing, diagnosing and treating people with alcohol and other drug dependence.
• Training juniors, registrars and medical students
• Advising private medical practitioners and other health professionals on medical issues related to alcohol and other drug use
• Taking part in research and quality assurance activities
• Providing leadership and supporting high standards of service
• Contributing to policy development with the Director and sitting on high-level committees when required
• Taking part in after-hours and on-call duties as rostered

You will provide first class psychiatric care as well as supervise and teach psychiatry trainees and medical students, whilst taking a lead clinical role across multidisciplinary teams. Further, you will define recovery plans, work closely with corrections, courts, GPs, community agencies and other stakeholders whilst contributing to service development projects and initiatives.

The mental health service in Canberra has established research links with ANU, the University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University, and you may be considered for a conjoint academic appointment, subject to conditions. There's an excellent medical library and established postgraduate teaching programs.

• FRANZCP and aa Certificate of Advanced Training in Addiction Psychiatry ORFellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine (FAChAM) through the Australasian College of Physicians;or an overseas equivalent specialist addiction qualificationideally gained in the UK (to satisfy RANZCP Accelerated pathway or the ESP pathway requirements).
• Substantial experience in addictions psychiatry or addictions medicine settings.
• First class communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in teaching and training initiatives.
• Extensive experience in MDT settings.

For more information please contact Alasdair Spinner

We provide free, friendly and expert support through the recruitment, college assessment, medical registration and visa application processes.

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.

• Remuneration package of up to $450k.
• Serve a local community of 100,000 and support a catchment population of 300,000.
• Great place to live! Amazing affordable housing options,full city amenities and private schooling.

• Remuneration up to $430k based on years of experience and location allowances.
• Employer support towards permanent residency.
• Exceptional annual professional development allowance of close to $31k.
• Lucrative shift allowances.
• Annual leave, professional development leave etc.
• Full relocation allowance with added Victorian government cash incentives.
• See your hard work and contributions get rewarded and valued by employer and community.

Albury and Wodonga are two cities, side by side, across the Victorian and NSW border. The cities are home to the iconic Murray River and its waterways, Lake Hume, sensational food producers, museums, a rich migrant and Aboriginal Australian history and a rich choice of schooling.

Albury Wodonga Health is a major Australian patient centred health service. Its values are: fairness, justice, teamwork, respect, trust, accountability and compassion.

• Multidisciplinary mental health teams.
• AWH's Mental health service covers 50k square kilometres from Southern New South Wales, to North East Victoria.
• It provides specialist clinical assessment, treatment and on-going care for people of all ages including addictions.
• 10 specialty community based mental health services.
• 95 mental health beds.
• A purpose built 20-bed facility, including provision for high level supervision for 18+ years.
• 24-bed specialist inpatient assessment and treatment service with the addition of a High Dependency Unit.
• 15-bed residential aged care service.
• A four 2-bed, self-contained rehab units with 24-hour clinical support (16 - 24 years old).
• PARC 10 bed, short stay residential accommodation for 16 - 65 years old.
• Rehabilitation service of seven houses with 24 hour support.
• Special service specialising in supporting mental health affected families.

• Provide clinical services and leadership for child, adolescent services.
• Provide inpatient and communityservices as required.
• Provide leadership to a MDT
• Participate and contribute to clinical teaching initiatives.
• Help teach University of Melbourne students.
• Provide high level advice to clinical director and executive.
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

• 3 hr drive to Melbourne.
• Busy domestic airport with direct flights to Melbourne and Sydney for international transfers.
• Excellent private schools.
• Sensational housing options - at half the cost of Melbourne and Sydney.
• Summer recreation - water sports on lakes: jetski, sailing, power boating etc; trekking, MTB etc. cricket clubs: 9 Clubs, 50 Junior Teams, 29 Senior Teams, ovals, rugby, football, hockey facilities, olympic swimming pools etc.
• Winter recreation - all the above and easy access to the Australian ski-fields and resorts.
• Amenities: cinemas, theatres, shopping, great cafes and restaurants.
• Churches, mosques and other places of worship, with diverse community demographics.

• FRANZCP or training completed in UK to satisfy RANZCP accelerated orESP pathway requirements.
• Excellent teamwork, collaborative and communication capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, providing leadership, encouragement and inspiration.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, and research.
• Willingness and ability to undertake continuous quality improvement projects.A commitment to ethical medical practice.
• Willingness to be on an on call roster.

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.

Mediix, in partnership with Regional Tertiary Public Health Service in North Queensland, is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Services. The role spans inpatient, community, forensic, and early intervention settings, with leadership and teaching responsibilities.

Roles offer flexible hours (full-time or part-time), relocation support, professional development, and generous leave provisions.

We are partnering with a large regional tertiary Hospital and Health Service delivering the full spectrum of public mental health care across a vast North Queensland catchment. Positions sit within an established Child, Adolescent and Young Adult mental health division based at a modern, purpose-built regional health campus, and are supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, strong academic partnerships with a leading North Queensland university, and a network of 21 facilities spanning tertiary, regional, and remote outreach services.

The service provides complex secondary and tertiary psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and young adults across a comprehensive continuum, including:

• Acute adolescent inpatient care
• Community-based child and youth mental health teams
• A dedicated regional adolescent forensic mental health service
• An early intervention team focused on first-episode presentations and emerging serious mental illness

• Deliver expert consultant psychiatric care across acute inpatient, community, forensic, and early intervention settings
• Rotate across teams aligned to your interests and expertise, or negotiate a stable primary attachment
• Contribute to the clinical leadership, teaching, and supervision of registrars, trainees, and the multidisciplinary workforce
• Engage in research and teaching through the service's university partnership
• Support outreach into rural, remote, and Indigenous communities - a genuine draw for clinicians with an interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health
• Play an active role in shaping and expanding a growing regional CAYAS service
• Positions available at Staff Specialist and Senior Staff Specialist level (L18-L27), dependent on experience

• Total remuneration package up to AUD $534,040 p.a. FTE (inclusive of incentives)
• Permanent full-time or part-time - hours genuinely negotiable
• Employer superannuation contributions
• Professional development allowance and leave
• On-call and other award allowances
• Generous annual and personal leave provisions
• Queensland Health salary packaging with full FBT concessions (including novated leasing, meal and entertainment benefits, and remote area benefits where applicable)
• Regional workforce incentives aligned to North Queensland classification
• Attractive relocation support package for the right candidate
• 482 and 494 visa sponsorship available for eligible international candidates
• DAMA pathway applicable to this location - offering age concessions to 55, expanded occupation eligibility, and enhanced pathways to permanent residency

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) with completed or advanced training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration, with the Medical Board of Australia
• SIMGs with a "Substantially Comparable" RANZCP outcome are strongly encouraged to apply - our client is genuinely open to overseas-trained specialists and has a strong track record of supporting international clinicians through the specialist pathway
• Current Class C driver's licence
• Ability to meet Queensland Health credentialling and Scope of Clinical Practice requirements
• Compliance with the service's Vaccine Preventable Disease screening and pre-employment check policies
• A genuine interest in working within a regional, culturally diverse service environment

North Queensland offers a genuine lifestyle proposition that is increasingly rare in metropolitan Australia - a vibrant coastal city set on a subtropical shoreline, framed by an offshore island and the Great Barrier Reef beyond. Cost of living and property are dramatically more affordable than Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne, and the city offers excellent public and private schooling, family-friendly communities, a growing café and dining scene, and one of the state's most highly regarded urban beaches. For clinicians with an interest in the outdoors, the region gives you the reef, tropical rainforest, and the Queensland outback all within easy reach - and Brisbane, Cairns, and Asia Pacific destinations are all a short direct flight away. For international clinicians, the DAMA pathway makes this one of the strongest regions in Australia for genuine long term residency planning.

For more information please email -

Island Health has an opening for a part-time Psychiatrist to join our Developmental Disability Mental Health Team (DDMHT). The successful applicant will work with DDMHT, providing assessment and consultation to patients from 14 years and up with a range of intellectual disability (ID), including autism, FASD, Down Syndrome and mental health and substance use needs.

As part of DDMHT the successful candidate will join a dedicated interdisciplinary team of Nurses, Psychologists, OT, and Psychiatrists that offer a specialized community based consultation service providing assessment and review, working with family physicians and the community care teams and families that support youth (14 years and older) and adults with ID. Consultative Service may include telehealth outreach to other parts of Vancouver Island. Another innovative aspect of this position will be helping to design and run modified CBT &/or DBT groups for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

Patients may be located anywhere in Vancouver Island region. Patients residing in the Greater Victoria area could be seen in person. Out of town patients would be seen via telehealth. Training on the use of telehealth equipment and procedures will be provided.

On call responsibility is mandatory for Island Health psychiatry services

As Island Health is part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program, teaching of medical students and residents is an expectation of this role and application to UBC for a clinical appointment is expected.

Participation in research is strongly encouraged and facilitated by Island Health.

Administrative duties of the position include attending clinical team meetings and providing reports to the Department of Psychiatry meetings.

Office space for assessments, office tasks, and documentation is available, computer and administrative support as part of the general service.

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Additional Information:

All part-time Psychiatry positions can be combined with available other part-time positions to create a rewarding and diverse full-time Psychiatry practice.

Community Information:

Victoria, British Columbia's scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC's scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding, to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victoria's temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.

Job Types

Permanent Specialty

Department

Facility/Site

DDMHT Office, Suite Quarda Street, Victoria

City

Victoria

Contact

For more information on this and other Psychiatry opportunities please contact:

Christal Lawson, Medical Staff Recruiter

Island Health

Email:

Fee-for-Service, Sessional Billing and MOCAP

Education, Training and Experience

• Eligible for fulllicensure to practice psychiatry in British Columbia (CPSBC)
• FRCPC - eligible, mandatory
• Experience and training in comprehensive psychiatry services, and skills and experience in a collaborative care model.
• Capacity and interest to build relationships with the other services/staff.

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Lead for the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service in Queanbeyan. The role leads a multidisciplinary team, delivers expert clinical services, governance and supervision for under-18s with mental health concerns.

The position is temporary full time, with a rural incentive up to $10,000 and a range of specialist remuneration. Applicants must have appropriate registrations and a valid driver's license, and are expected to travel as

• 38 hour week, 76 hour per fortnight.
• Package up to $450k - new wage agreement for Victoria coming online.
• Full working visa and Permanent Residency support.

• Beautiful coastal community inVictoria.
• Package up to $450k.
• Comfortable workload.
• Excellent schooling options.
• Full permanent residency support - get your and your family'sPR within 12 months.
• Talented and supportive clinical director and health service executive.
• Fantastic professional development opportunities.
• Exceptional employment terms and conditions.

This mental health service is headed up by a progressive and dynamic clinical director. It provides innovative and patient-centred care with a commitment to recovery-orientated practices, holistic care with forward thinking and contemporary models which deliver compassionate , high quality servies.

There are 4 community based hubs in this mental health service. The service HQ houses a aged person mental health service, child and adolescent and primary mental health service for the catchment. All the bed-based services are located here at HQ where there is a 15 bed unit which includes 4 high dependency beds, a 5 bed extended care inpatient unit, a 13 bed PARC .

The mental health community hubs are made up of psychologists, social workers, mental health nurses and OT. Clinicians from HQ visit and work from the regional hubs on a daily basis. The teams also support high prevalence presentations in the primary care sector and support the capacity of GPs. The community based mental health services include an adult mhs continuing care, access mental health team, old age MHS, CAMHS, autism spectrum disorder assessment and coordination, a perinatal program and an early intervention and dual diagnosis team.

You will play an important role in the provision of mental health clinical services young adults aged 18 - 25 years old.

Participation in initiatives aimed at early intervention, aboriginal health as well as remote and rural service delivery will form part of your primary responsibilities.

As a member and leader of the mdt you will offer primary clinical assessment and treatment, provide secondary consultation, guidance and advice to colleagues and other professionals, deliver and develop best clinical practice standards, participate in ECT and oncall roster, participate in the education of more junior colleagues (under and post grad) and other interested stakeholders.

• FRANZCP or equivalent qualification.
• Applicants trained in the UK (CCT)will be highly regarded to satisfy accelerated pathways.
• Proven expertise in adult psychiatric care, adept in both medical and psychiatric assessments and treatment.
• Experience in specifically ages 18-25 will be highly regarded.
• Well developed team skills with evidenced ability to work well within multi-disciplinary settings.
• Ability to manage clinical responsibilities in diverse service settings.
• Strong commitment to teaching and providing supervision within the service.
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites.
• Willingess to work on oncall roster.

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.

The Consultant Psychiatrist is a prison medical officer in accordance with the Prisons Act 1981 responsible for the psychiatric assessment, treatment, physical welfare and medical and psychiatric care for allocated patients within WA correctional facilities and:

• Supports the operational management, development and delivery of integrated best practice prison mental health services.
• Provides clinical expertise to the Director Health Services, and Director Medical Services related to mental health services.
• Recommends evidence-based improvements, clinical standards, considering best practice to achieve improved mental health outcomes and efficiencies as appropriate.
• Provides clinical input to mental health care operations and mental health needs analysis delivered by health operations.
• Reviews and recommends medical standards, clinical standards (including drug regimens) and evidence based clinical improvements.
• Leads and governs to deliver evidence-based high-quality prison-based specialist mental health care.
• Provides high level clinical and strategic leadership to prison mental health services, maintaining an expert awareness of industry research, trends, issues and developments in relation to mental health.

Successful applicants must provide evidence prior to commencement of their current Medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Consultant Psychiatrist and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

For applicants applying for the position at Banksia Hill Detention Centre, in accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

RANZCP seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to serve as a prison medical officer under the Prisons Act 1981, responsible for psychiatric assessment, treatment and overall medical care for allocated WA correctional facility patients.

The role supports integrated best-practice prison mental health services, provides clinical input to directors, and leads evidence-based improvements while maintaining high-quality care and strategic leadership in prison mental health.

Spinner Medical in Victoria, Warrnambool is seeking a psychiatrist to lead adolescent and young adult mental health services. You will deliver clinical assessments and treatments for 18-25 year olds, participate in MDT activities, and contribute to service development across community hubs.

The role emphasises recovery-oriented care, collaboration with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and OT, and active participation in teaching and supervision.

WA Country Health Service seeks an experienced psychiatrist to lead mental health services in the Kimberley. The role blends clinical practice with strategic leadership across acute and community settings, including the Broome Hospital APU and regional AOD services.

The Director of Clinical Services - Mental Health provides senior leadership, governance and guidance to ensure safe, high quality care in a geographically dispersed environment, with opportunities for extension or permanency.