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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Spencer Park, Western Australia AU
NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026
Posted 5 months ago
Locum cover is required from 1 June - 30 September 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 | Monday - Friday Full Time Consultant Psychiatrist only Supported by full time ATT Registrar and ATT RMO.
Working within the Assessment Treatment Team (ATT), Community Mental Health (Adult Service)  $2500 - $2900 + GST On call Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,500 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted a year ago
Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia  Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part time hours can be negotiated) Start date: Negotiable Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available  About the Role : Mid North Coast Local Health District is seeking a skilled and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Community Mental Health Team in Coffs Harbour.
This role focuses on delivering high-quality psychiatric care to adults in the community, supporting recovery through a multidisciplinary and person-centred approach.
International candidates can be considered for this role and support for AHPRA registration and visa can be provided, Why Coffs Harbour?
$200,000 ~ $400,000Base salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Southport, Queensland AU
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 5 months ago
Locum cover is required from May or June - December 2026.
Position Details: Covering: Youth – Inpatient/Community   Must hold FRANZCP Can be a Child and Youth or Adult General Psychiatrist   Minimum block of 4 weeks Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,200 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Registrar - Psychiatry

Whakatane, North Island NZ
Start dates are flexible
Posted 5 months ago
Psychiatry Registrar As per Collective Agreement IMG's Considered Assistance with registration and visas
$90,000 ~ $140,000Base salary
Permanent

Registrar - Psychiatry

Tauranga, North Island NZ
Start dates are flexible
Posted 5 months ago
Psychiatry Registrar As per Collective Agreement IMG's Considered Assistance with registration and visas
$90,000 ~ $140,000Base salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Blenheim, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 13 Oct 2026
Posted 6 months ago
Crisis team cover is required from Mid July - ongoing.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,080 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Nelson, South Island NZ
23 Nov 2026 ~ 09 Dec 2026
Posted 6 months ago
Locum cover is required from 23 November - 9 December 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Lismore, New South Wales AU
NOW ~ 25 Oct 2026
Posted 6 months ago
Locum cover is required from 27 April - 25 October 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Consultant/Staff Specialist/VMO On call is required.
Covering: Mental Health Adult Inpatient Unit.
$2,750 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

New Plymouth, North Island NZ
Start dates are flexible
Posted 6 months ago
Our client is advertising an opportunity for an Inpatient Psychiatrist to join their team at a public hospital in New Zealand's North Island.
The ideal start date for this position is from mid/end of August 2026.
About the role: Looking for any Psychiatrists who may be interested in a fixed term contract of 6 months with on-call roster availability (usually around 1 in 10, with a registrar).
Available on applicationBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Concord, New South Wales AU
NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026
Posted 6 months ago
Locum cover is required from 1 June - 30 October 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Consultant/Staff Specialist/VMO 0.6 FTE (24 hours a week).
$3050/day on call | $2940/day no on call.
$2,940 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Concord, New South Wales AU
NOW ~ 21 Sep 2026
Posted 6 months ago
Locum cover is required from 22 June - 21 September 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Consultant/Staff Specialist/Vmo Benefits: Accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$3,050 per dayBase salary
Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
16 Sep 2026 ~ 22 Sep 2026
Posted 6 months ago
Locum cover is required from 16 - 22 September 2026.
Position Details: Monday - Friday Covering: Forensics Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$75 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Warrnambool, Victoria AU
NOW ~ 16 Oct 2026
Posted 6 months ago
Locum cover is required from Mid April 2026 - ongoing.
Position Details: Covering: Inpatient, community and on call (maximum 1 per week) Rate: $2500 per day, $3000 per day + on call  Benefits: Accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026
Posted 8 months ago
Locum cover is required from April - September 2026.
Position Details: Central Otago (Queenstown-based) Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Launceston, Tasmania AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted 7 months ago
Our client is advertising an opportunity for a psychiatrist to permanently join their team at a Public Hospital in TAS.
The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.
$216,300 ~ $310,389Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Geraldton, Western Australia AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted 7 months ago
Employment Type: Permanent or Fixed-Term Contract Salary: Competitive consultant rates + allowances International candidates can be considered About the Role This is an opportunity for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a supportive multidisciplinary mental health team within a regional hospital setting.
You will provide high‑quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for adult patients across inpatient and community services.
The role offers a balance of clinical leadership, continuity of care, and collaboration with a dedicated mental health workforce.
$300,000 ~ $500,000Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Curl Curl, New South Wales AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted 7 months ago
Our client is advertising an opportunity for an Adult Addiction Psychiatrist to permanently join their team at a Clinic in NSW.
The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.
$3,000 ~ $3,000Base salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 16 Oct 2026
Posted 8 months ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Position Details: Crisis role.
Any availability considered.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Western Australia AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted 8 months ago
Our client is establishing a recruitment pool for Consultant Psychiatrists across a variety of mental health service settings, including inpatient units, community teams, and emergency liaison roles.
Opportunities are available in general adult, older adult, and adolescent psychiatry.
Appointments may be full-time, part-time, casual, or sessional, and can be permanent or fixed-term.
Available on applicationBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Southport, Queensland AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted a year ago
About the Role Gold Coast University Hospital is seeking an experienced and dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensics to join its specialist forensic mental health service.
This position focuses on delivering high-quality psychiatric care to individuals involved with the criminal justice system, including those requiring assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation in secure and community settings.
Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive forensic psychiatric assessments and risk evaluations Developing and implementing treatment plans for patients in secure inpatient units and community programs Providing expert advice to courts, correctional facilities, and legal stakeholders Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based care Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to education and training initiatives Supporting service development, clinical governance, and culturally safe practices About the Service Gold Coast University Hospital is a major tertiary teaching hospital offering a broad range of mental health services, including forensic psychiatry.
Available on applicationBase salary
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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.