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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Mount Nasura, Western Australia AU
04 Jan 2027 ~ 04 Apr 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 4 January 2027 - 3 months.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630 No on calls or after hours Role supported by Registrar and RMO   Emergency Department consultation support Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,500 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Mount Nasura, Western Australia AU
21 Dec 2026 ~ 21 Jun 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 21 December 2026 - 6 months.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630 No on calls or after hours Role supported by Registrar Emergency Department consultation support Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,500 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Albury, New South Wales AU
NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 30 October 2026 - 29 January 2027.
Position Details:  One weeknight on call every 2 weeks and one weekend on call every 6 weeks Benefits:   Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,600 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Community

Wodonga, Victoria AU
NOW ~ 24 Nov 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 11 - 24 November 2026.
Position Details:  One on call Wednesday 11 November 2026 Benefits:   Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,500 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Waratah, New South Wales AU
04 Jan 2027 ~ 22 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 4 - 22 January 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 | Monday - Friday Consultant/Specialist/VMO Covering: Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent, Community or Inpatient.
Mix of in person and telehealth can be negotiated.
$2,750 per dayBase salary
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Registrar - Psychiatry

Penrith, New South Wales AU
NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 to 31 January 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Resident/Registrar/CMO Registrar position Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$150 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Cairns North, Queensland AU
21 Dec 2026 ~ 25 Jun 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 21 December 2026 - 25 June 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 No on call, nights and weekends required.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,300 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Cairns North, Queensland AU
NOW ~ 25 Jun 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 2 November - 18 December 2026 4 - 22 January 2027 15 March - 25 June 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 No on call, nights and weekends required.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,300 per dayBase salary
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Registrar - Psychiatry - Adult

New Town, Tasmania AU
NOW ~ 27 Nov 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 6 July - 2 October 2026.
Position Details:  Shift times: Full time day work On call may be required Covering: Adult Community Career Medical Officer Benefits:   Accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$1,200 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Mt Isa, Queensland AU
NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 2 November - 18 December 2026.
Position Details: FRANZCP Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,547 per dayBase salary
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Registrar - Psychiatry - Community

Orange, New South Wales AU
NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 3 August 2026 - 31 January 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Registrar/CMO | MHDA Covering: Mental Health Emergency Care / Community Benefits: Travel reimbursement and accommodation provided.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$150 per hourBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Eight Mile Plains, Queensland AU
23 Nov 2026 ~ 22 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 23 November 2026 - 22 January 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 With no on-call, recall and no requirement to work Queensland Public Holidays Must have AHPRA Specialist Registration  Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,208 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Loganholme, Queensland AU
23 Nov 2026 ~ 22 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 23 November 2026 - 22 January 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 | Monday to Friday No on call, recall, or public holiday work Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,200 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Traralgon West, Victoria AU
NOW ~ 03 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 9 - 12 November 2026 16 - 19 November 2026 23 - 26 November 2026 30 November - 3 December 2026 Position Details:  Shift times: 0830 - 1630 Some shifts are on call Flynn Inpatient Ward Benefits:   Accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$3,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Adelaide, South Australia AU
12 Feb 2027 ~ 14 Mar 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 12 February - 14 March 2027.
Position Details:  Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
Available on applicationBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Consultant Liaison

Adelaide, South Australia AU
NOW ~ 08 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 30 November - 4 December 2026 4 - 8 January 2027 5 - 23 July 2027 Position Details:  Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Benefits:   Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
Available on applicationBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Westmead, New South Wales AU
NOW ~ 01 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 14 October - 31 December 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 0830 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,500 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Albury, New South Wales AU
21 Nov 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 21 November 2026 - 29 January 2027.
Position Details:  Covering: In patient Benefits:   Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,600 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Queensland AU
NOW ~ 17 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Position Details: Shift times: Monday to Saturday (accommodating your availability) Minimum commitment: 14 hours per week (2 days minimum) Daily Rate: $3000 ~ $4000 Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$3,000 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Bunbury, Western Australia AU
07 Dec 2026 ~ 07 Mar 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 7 December 2026 - 3 months.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630 On call Benefits: Travel and accommodation reimbursement.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,800 per dayBase salary
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