REQ699830
SS in Forensic Psychiatry
Hunter New England Mental Health Service
Permanent part time 0.4FTE opportunity available
Advertising closes Thursday 15 October 2026

Hunter New England Mental Health Service is seeking applications from suitably qualified Forensic Psychiatrists.

Candidates must possess:

• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the RANZCP.
• Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Forensic Psychiatry.

What We Offer:

• Professional Growth: Develop your career with one of NSW’s largest and most comprehensive mental health services
• Staff Wellbeing: Enjoy access to salary packaging options, a Fitness Passport, and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Team Culture: Join a collaborative and multidisciplinary team of clinical and support professionals

• HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment & Medical Settlement Concierge Support: Uniquely Hunter New England Health is supported by a dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team and Medical Settlement Concierge Service, focused on making the transition to working in the district as seamless as possible. From initial enquiry and appointment through to onboarding, credentialing and relocation support, the team provides personalised assistance for clinicians and their families. This end‑to‑end approach ensures new medical staff and families, including furry family members, feel welcomed, well supported and able to settle quickly, so they can focus on delivering outstanding patient care and enjoying living in our district. Click here for more Medical Settlement Concierge details

• Fitness Passport
• Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment
• Annual TESL allowance - TESL is an entitlement to paid leave for the purposes of training, education and study for Staff Specialists. Up to 25 days per year (5 weeks) for full-time staff, pro-rata for part-time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

About us:

HNEMH provides a wide range of mental health services throughout the Hunter New England Health district, supported by over 1,600 staff. Our care spans all ages and levels - from early intervention to inpatient and community-based recovery services. We’re dedicated to providing person-centred care, advancing research, and fostering education and training across all disciplines.

Our services are structured by geographic areas and age groups - child & adolescent, adult, and older persons - and are supported by skilled multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, registrars, allied health, nurses, and administrative staff. Consultants work collaboratively and may provide peer support and cross-cover across the Greater Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions.

Discover the lifestyle:
Explore what life has to offer in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley, and Taree.

Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role, thank you.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:
Dr Bala Nagarsekar, Area Clinical Director - HNE Mental Health Service (Clinical Services)
E: [email protected] Ph: (02) 4033 5132

Application enquiries:
Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
E: [email protected] Ph: (02) 6767 7063

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Glover on [email protected]

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2024_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Position: Unaccredited Trainee

Department: Cardiology
Location: Tweed Valley Hospital

"Applications submitted via an agency on behalf of the doctor will not be accepted."

Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 per cent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.

Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an unaccredited Cardiology registrar position, working in a supportive, structured teaching environment to support progression to entering advanced training.

You will be part of a collegiate team of 7 Cardiologists and 3 specialist Cardiology registrars supported by junior medical officers working across a 7-day roster. You will have access to weekly education sessions and mentorship from consultants with an open-door policy to assist in developing your clinical proficiency.

The Cardiology service is rapidly evolving. Our cardiac catheterisation laboratory opened in late 2024. Service enhancements anticipated for 2026 include primary PCI capability and multi-modality cardiac imaging. We have strong links to the Gold Coast University Hospital for cardiac surgery and advanced cardiac electrophysiology.

These positions offer a real opportunity to expand your skills and gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Information for International Medical Graduates

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates eligible for the competent authority pathway for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). This includes applicants who hold full registration in Medical Board approved countries, such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada.

1. Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response)
2. Demonstrated ability to work with appropriate independence, commensurate with a level of an Unaccredited Trainee, within a supervised complex clinical environment
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care
4. Proficient verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team
5. Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
6. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
7. Demonstrated evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education
8. Commitment to participating in the delivery of teaching medical students and prevocational junior doctors within the hospital through guidance, seminars and tutorials

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Karlia Gabriel on [email protected]

Applications Close: 22, October 2026