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Psychiatry jobs in Westmead, NSW

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: 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.

Q: Are psychiatrists in demand in New Zealand?

Yes, psychiatrists are in demand in New Zealand. The country faces a shortage in various medical specialities, including psychiatry. As mental health awareness grows, the need for psychiatrists to treat mental illnesses increases. New Zealand continuously seeks skilled psychiatrists both domestically and internationally.

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Caringbah, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Location: Sutherland Hospital, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), NSW, Australia Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours negotiable) Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available About the Role Sutherland Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Adult Acute Mental Health Service in an integrated role spanning inpatient and community care.

This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adults experiencing acute mental illness, while also contributing to continuity of care across service settings.

Key responsibilities include: Providing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in the 28-bed Acute Mental Health Unit Supporting the Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit and Community Mental Health Services as part of an integrated care model 1 Leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing to clinical governance and service development Supervising junior medical staff and psychiatry trainees Promoting trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally safe care About the Service Sutherland Mental Health Service offers a continuum of care through its inpatient units and community teams.

Available on applicationBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Caringbah, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adults experiencing acute mental illness, while also contributing to continuity of care across service settings.

$200,000 ~ $400,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Westmead, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a psychiatrists to permanently join their team at a Public Hospital in NSW.

The ideal start date for this position is 2 March 2026.

Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Location: Cumberland Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours can be negotiated) Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available About the Role Cumberland Hospital, part of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), is seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Westmead, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Director – Acute Mental Health Services Location: Cumberland Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours can be negotiated) Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available Cumberland Hospital, part of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Acute Mental Health Services to lead its acute psychiatric units.

This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care and driving innovation across inpatient and emergency mental health services.

You will: Provide strategic and clinical leadership across acute mental health units, including Hainsworth and other adult inpatient wards.

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Westmead, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Rehabilitation Psychiatry Location: Cumberland Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours can be negotiated) Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available About the Role Cumberland Hospital, part of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Adult Rehabilitation Psychiatry team.

This role focuses on providing long-term, recovery-oriented psychiatric care to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, supporting their transition back into the community.

You will: Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments, treatment planning, and rehabilitation-focused care.

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Penrith, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Youth and Family Mental Health Location: Nepean Hospital, Nepean Blue Mountains LHD, NSW, Australia Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time negotiable) Salary: Competitive (NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation and visa support About the Role Nepean Hospital seeks Consultant Psychiatrists to join the Child, Youth and Family Mental Health (CYF-MH) stream.

Positions are based in the Nepean Adolescent Mental Health Unit (NAMHU), a purpose-built facility for youth aged 12–17.

Key Responsibilities: • Psychiatric assessment and treatment for youth with complex needs • Inclusive, trauma-informed support for families and care networks • Leadership in clinical decision-making and service development • Registrar supervision and medical student education • Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including lived experience and Aboriginal staff About the Service NAMHU is a 10-bed inpatient unit co-located with Nepean Mental Health Centre.

$350,000 ~ $450,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Penrith, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Triage and Assessment Centre Location: Nepean Hospital, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD), NSW, Australia Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours negotiable) Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available About the Role Nepean Hospital seeks a dynamic Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Triage and Assessment Centre (TAC), a purpose-built facility offering 24/7 emergency mental health care as an alternative to ED presentations.

Key responsibilities: • Psychiatric assessment and brief interventions for individuals in crisis • Supporting the Safe Assessment Unit (SAU) in the Emergency Department • Collaborating with nurses, peer workers, and allied health professionals • Contributing to service development, governance, and culturally safe practices • Supervising junior staff and participating in education and training About the TAC Located in Building G at Nepean Hospital, TAC is a walk-in emergency diversion facility offering timely, person-centred care.

Staffed by clinicians and peer workers, it also provides telehealth access.

$350,000 ~ $450,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Penrith, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Clinical Lead – Consultant Psychiatrist, Older Persons Mental Health Location: Nepean Hospital, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD), NSW, Australia Employment Type: Full-Time or negotiable part-time Salary: Competitive (NSW Health Award), with relocation and visa support About the Role Nepean Hospital is seeking a senior Consultant Psychiatrist to lead its Older Persons Mental Health Unit.

This position combines direct clinical care with strategic leadership, supporting inpatient and community services for older adults with complex conditions.

Key responsibilities include: • Providing psychiatric care to older adults in inpatient and community settings • Leading governance, service development, and quality improvement • Mentoring junior medical staff • Working with teams to deliver person-centred, culturally safe care • Aligning care with NBMLHD’s strategic vision About the Service Nepean Hospital’s Older Persons Mental Health Unit is part of a mental health centre including PECC, Acute Unit, and HDU.

$350,000 ~ $450,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Frenches Forest, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Psychiatrist - Community Mental Health to permanently join their team at a public hospital in NSW.

The ideal start date for this position is 1 June 2026.

$200,000 ~ $400,000Base salary

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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?

Is there a demand for psychiatrists in Australia?

How much does a psychiatrist make in Australia?

Are psychiatrists in demand in New Zealand?