140+ Psychiatry jobs found

Psychiatry jobs in New South Wales

Q: What subspecialties of psychiatry do you recruit for?

We have Psychiatry jobs across a range of subspecialties including: Consultation-Liaison, General Adult Psychiatry, Child, Adolescent & Youth, Community Psychiatry, Perinatal & Infant Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Psychogeriatric, Indigenous Mental Health, Rehabilitation Psychiatry, Drug & Alcohol/Addiction, and Intellectual Disability. There are a variety of other jobs related to psychiatry such as: counsellors, psychologists, and psychotherapists.

Q: What qualifications do you need to work as a psychiatrist in Australia and New Zealand?

The great news is psychiatrists can work in Australia or New Zealand. If you are an IMG based in the USA, you will need a Certificate from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. If you are based in Canada, you have a Fellowship in Psychiatry or a Certificate in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada. If you are based in the UK/Ireland, you will need the MRCPsych combined with the CCT (or CCST or JCHMT as appropriate). If you are interested in psychiatry jobs in Australia or New Zealand, register, and our dedicated IMG team can guide you on the medical pathway you must take.

Q: How much does an RMO make in New South Wales?

In New South Wales, an RMO (Resident Medical Officer) typically earns between AUD $65,000 and AUD $95,000 annually. Salaries can vary based on the hospital, specific duties, and additional hours or shifts worked. This range is reflective of the important role RMOs play in providing patient care within the state's healthcare system. Locum RMOs are earning between AUD$85 - $130 per hour.

Q: Is there a demand for psychiatrists in Australia?

Yes, there's a significant demand for psychiatrists in Australia, especially in regional and remote areas. The country's focus on mental health services has led to an increased need for professionals in this speciality and an increased volume of psychiatrist jobs.

Q: How much does a psychiatrist make in Australia?

In Australia, a psychiatrist's salary varies based on experience and location. On average, they can earn between AUD$200,000 to AUD$400,000+ annually. Experienced psychiatrists or those in private practice might earn higher.

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Community

Port Macquarie, New South Wales AU

16 Nov 2026 ~ 01 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 16 November 2026 - 1 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 | Monday - Friday Consultant/Specialist/VMO This position will be required to be a RANZCP Accredited Supervisor.

Required to be ECT Privileged or willing to undertake ECT training on-site.

$2,700 per dayBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Psychiatry

Hamlyn Terrace, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 15 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 14 - 15 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Inpatient Unit SRMO Benefits: Accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$100 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Maitland, New South Wales AU

29 Dec 2026 ~ 05 Mar 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 29 - 30 December 2026 4 - 8 January 2027 11 - 15 January 2027 18 - 22 January 2027 25 January 2027 27 - 29 January 2027 1 - 5 February 2027 8 - 12 February 2027 15 - 19 February 2027 22 - 26 February 2027 1 - 5 March 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 | No weekends or public holidays required.

Consultant/Specialist/VMO Accreditation as a RANZCP supervisor is preferred.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,750 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry - In Patient

Bega, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 04 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 7 September - 4 December 2026.

Position Details: Inpatient Mental Health Services Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$160 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Lismore, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 15 August - 27 September 2026 30 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Psychiatry - Child and adolescence community position.

On call is required.

$145 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Wollongong, New South Wales AU

14 Dec 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 14 December 2026 - 29 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Consultant/Staff Specialist/VMO Covering: Child & Adolescent Inpatient Unit.

Benefits: Accommodation allowance is included.

$3,050 per dayBase salary

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Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry - In Patient

Bega, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 29 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 7 September - 4 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Covering: Mental Health Inpatient Service Weekend Night on-call is non-negotiable.

Benefits: Travel is included.

$160 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 06 Feb 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 5 October 2026 - 6 February 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 onsite Proposed working days: Monday and Friday (or as agreed).

Consultant/Specialist Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$3,050 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Consultant Liaison

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 28 Feb 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 26 October 2026 - 28 February 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 onsite | 2 days per week.

Proposed working days are any two days consecutive days between Monday and Friday.

$3,050 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Westmead, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 25 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 28 September - 25 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 0830 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Applicants will be required to do on-call with the frequency of on-call to be pro-rata to their appointment FTE.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,750 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry

Hamlyn Terrace, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 7 September 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Psychiatry - Relief.

Covering: IPUs, EDMHT & Community teams.

$130 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Curl Curl, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Medical Superintendent & Psychiatrist Location: South Pacific Region, Australia Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, carrying some cases alongside a managerial role Salary: $250,000 - $350,000 per annum Contract Dates: 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 About the Role An exciting leadership opportunity is available for a Medical Superintendent & Psychiatrist to provide both strategic clinical leadership and direct patient care within a private mental health service.

This position combines executive and clinical responsibilities, allowing the successful candidate to maintain a patient caseload while overseeing medical governance, service development, clinical quality, and operational leadership.

Key responsibilities include: Providing medical leadership and professional oversight Ensuring high standards of clinical governance and patient care Supporting service development and quality initiatives Maintaining an active psychiatric caseload Working collaboratively with executive, medical, and multidisciplinary teams This role offers the opportunity to influence service direction while continuing hands-on clinical practice.

$250,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Curl Curl, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist Location: South Pacific Region, Australia Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time (Minimum 2 days per week) Salary: $250,000 - $350,000 per annum (pro rata and dependent on experience) Contract Dates: 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 About the Role A permanent opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a flexible part-time position.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative clinical team delivering high-quality psychiatric services within a well-regarded private healthcare environment.

Key responsibilities include: Conducting psychiatric assessments and treatment planning Managing patient care and clinical reviews Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams Supporting quality improvement initiatives and clinical excellence This role is ideal for psychiatrists seeking long-term stability with flexibility to maintain a preferred work schedule.

$250,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Curl Curl, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Psychiatry VMO Location: South Pacific Region, Australia Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO), Part-Time (1-5 days per week) Salary: $250,000 - $350,000 per annum (pro rata and dependent on workload/experience) Contract Dates: 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 About the Role An opportunity is available for experienced Psychiatry VMOs to join a well-established private mental health service.

Flexible arrangements are available, allowing specialists to work between 1 and 5 days per week.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality psychiatric care to a broad patient population.

$250,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry - Adult

Caringbah, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 3 August 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Fulltime 1FTE On call Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$115 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Waratah, New South Wales AU

14 Dec 2026 ~ 08 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 14 - 18 December 2026 21 - 24 December 2026 29 - 30 December 2026 4 - 8 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,750 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry - In Patient

Bega, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 27 Nov 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 31 August - 27 November 2026.

Position Details: Week 1 - 0830 - 1700 | Monday - Friday Week 2 - Mon to Fri 1030 - 1900 | Sat to Sun 0930 - 1530 on call is non negotiable Covering: Mental Health Inpatient Service Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$150 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Morisset, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 20 Nov 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 12 October - 20 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 | Monday - Friday Consultant/Specialist/VMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,700 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Westmead, New South Wales AU

04 Jan 2027 ~ 15 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 4 - 15 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 0830 Required to be available for on call shifts.

Covering: Mental Health ICU Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$3,050 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Port Macquarie, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 21 Nov 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 9 - 21 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Consultant/Spec/Vmo Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,700 per dayBase salary

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“Efficient, friendly and take the time to understand needs. Have enjoyed the relationship working with everyone.”

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St George Private Hospital, Kogarah, NSW

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RMO, Psychiatry

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“Efficient, friendly and take the time to understand needs. Have enjoyed the relationship working with everyone.”

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St George Private Hospital, Kogarah, NSW

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What is the average psychiatrist salary?

The average annual Psychiatrist salary in Australia is $220,000. Psychiatry Registrars and Senior Registrars can expect to earn $85,000 up to $200,000 per year in a permanent role. Psychiatry Specialists earn up to $500,000 – with specialists in private practice earning even higher annual salaries. Locum Consultants are earning up to $3500 a day.

What subspecialties of psychiatry do you recruit for?

What qualifications do you need to work as a psychiatrist in Australia and New Zealand?

How much does an RMO make in New South Wales?

Is there a demand for psychiatrists in Australia?

How much does a psychiatrist make in Australia?