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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Loganholme, Queensland AU
NOW ~ 25 Nov 2026
Posted 5 months ago
Locum cover is required from 25 May - 25 November 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 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
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Caboolture, Queensland AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted 6 months ago
Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Consultant Child and Youth Psychiatrist to permanently join their team at a public hospital in QLD.
The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.
Available on applicationBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Brisbane, Queensland AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted 6 months ago
Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Consultant Child and Youth Psychiatrist to permanently join their team at a public hospital in QLD.
The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.
Available on applicationBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Caboolture, Queensland AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted 6 months ago
Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Consultant Child and Youth Psychiatrist to permanently join their team at a public hospital in QLD.
The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.
Available on applicationBase salary
Permanent

Registrar - Psychiatry - Adult

New Town, Tasmania AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted 6 months ago
Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Psychiatry Registrar to permanently join their team at a public hospital in TAS.
The ideal start date for this position is June 2026.
$128,750 ~ $183,340Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Bunbury, Western Australia AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted 6 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Mental Health Observation Area (MHOA) Location - Bunbury Regional Hospital | WA Contract - Permanent Full Time - Part Time Salary - MP Year 1–9 Bunbury Regional Hospital is expanding its Mental Health inpatient services and is seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to join the new Mental Health Observation Area (MHOA).
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within an evolving regional mental health service and contribute to one of Western Australia’s largest hospital redevelopment projects.
The Role As a Consultant Psychiatrist within the MHOA, you will: Provide senior clinical leadership in acute and inpatient mental health care Deliver trauma‑informed, person‑centred and culturally safe care Lead and support multidisciplinary teams, including supervision of junior doctors Contribute to service development and innovative models of care Participate in quality improvement, education and clinical governance activities Why Bunbury?
$412,161 ~ $523,436Base salary

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Locum

SMO/MOSS - Psychiatry - Community

West Busselton, Western Australia AU
14 Dec 2026 ~ 08 Jan 2027
Posted 6 months ago
Locum cover is required from 14 December 2026 - 8 January 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630 On call on some shifts Clinic is closed Christmas day and New Years day Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$1,600 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Community

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 - Child and Adolescent

Southport, Queensland AU
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 6 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 7 months ago
Psychiatry Registrar As per Collective Agreement IMG's Considered Assistance with registration and visas
$90,000 ~ $140,000Base salary
Permanent

Registrar - Psychiatry - Adult

Tauranga, North Island NZ
Start dates are flexible
Posted 7 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 - Community

Nelson, South Island NZ
23 Nov 2026 ~ 09 Dec 2026
Posted 7 months ago
Locum cover is required from 23 November - 9 December 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

New Plymouth, North Island NZ
Start dates are flexible
Posted 7 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 - In Patient

Concord, New South Wales AU
NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026
Posted 8 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
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Launceston, Tasmania AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted 8 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 9 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 - Addiction

Curl Curl, New South Wales AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted 9 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
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Western Australia AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted 9 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 - Forensic

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
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Douglas, Queensland AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted 9 months ago
An opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well‑established mental health rehabilitation service supporting adults with complex and enduring mental illness.
You'll work within a multidisciplinary team providing recovery‑focused assessment, treatment planning, and long‑term therapeutic support across community and inpatient rehabilitation settings.
What You’ll Be Doing Providing clinical leadership and specialist psychiatric care for adults in rehabilitation programs Working closely with psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, nursing teams, and community partners Developing and reviewing individualised recovery plans Supporting transitional care and community reintegration Participating in service development and quality improvement initiatives Contributing to teaching and supervision of junior medical staff What’s On Offer Competitive remuneration package with additional allowances Supportive team culture with strong emphasis on recovery‑oriented practice Opportunities for leadership, service development, and research involvement Access to professional development, study leave, and CME support Flexible rostering options and excellent work‑life balance Lifestyle Townsville offers a warm climate, relaxed lifestyle, and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island, and tropical national parks.
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