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AHPRA registered doctors have lots of opportunities to find permanent and locum work in Australia. Kiwi doctors can work in Australia – you'll need to gain AHPRA registration, and we can assist you in this process. Doctors who gained their primary medical degree overseas are known as International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Ideally, you will have a few years' experience in a comparative health system (like in the UK or Ireland) under your belt. There are a few pathways to work in Australia but it's important to note that there are restrictions on where and how you can work.

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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).

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

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.

Available on applicationBase salary

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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.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Pathology

Douglas, Queensland AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

An exciting opportunity for a permanent Staff Specialist Anatomical Pathologist located in Townsville.

With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid-back tropical lifestyle and the gateway to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, beaches, rainforests and the Outback.

The Townsville Laboratory will allow you to become part of a dynamic team committed to clinical excellence with a diverse caseload in a collaborative environment.

$262,376 ~ $480,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Taree, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is 31 January 2026.

$180,000 ~ $260,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Lalor, Victoria AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Our client is looking for a permanent VRGP in Lalor, Vic 70% of the billing, or an hourly guarantee.

Very busy, mixed-billing clinic (Rated 4.6 on Google).

Monday - Thursday (Friday not available), and/or weekends.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Matiland, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

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

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

$250,000 ~ $425,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Bendigo, Victoria AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for an Anaesthetics Consultant to permanently join their team at a Public Hospital in VIC.

The ideal start date for this position is 31 January 2026.

$200,000 ~ $400,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Southport, Queensland AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Our client is looking for a VR GP in Southport Mixed Billing Practice 70% of Billings Nurse Support Busy Clinic

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

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

Permanent

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

Permanent

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

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Gosford, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Location: Gosford Hospital, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), 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 Gosford Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist to join its multidisciplinary mental health team.

This role is pivotal in delivering psychiatric care to patients across the hospital, including the Emergency Department, medical, and surgical wards.

Key responsibilities include: Providing expert psychiatric consultation and liaison services across inpatient and emergency settings Collaborating with general medical teams to support integrated, person-centred care Supervising and mentoring junior medical staff and psychiatry trainees Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and culturally safe practices Why Gosford?

$350,000 ~ $450,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Lismore, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

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

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

Position details and benefits: Consultant Psychiatrist – Acute Care Services (ACS) & Mental Health Emergency Care (MHEC) Location: Lismore Base Hospital, Northern NSW Local Health District 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 Lismore Base Hospital is seeking a dynamic and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to work across both Acute Care Services (ACS) and the Mental Health Emergency Care (MHEC) team.

$170,655 ~ $230,560Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Broken Hill, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

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

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

Position details and benefits: Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Inpatient, Consult-Liaison & Community Mental Health Location: Broken Hill Hospital, Far West Local Health District (FWLHD), 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 Broken Hill Hospital is seeking a versatile and committed Consultant Psychiatrist to join its expanding mental health team.

$170,655 ~ $230,560Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Cudgen, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Acute Care Services (ACS) & Mental Health Emergency Care (MHEC) Location: Tweed Valley Hospital, Tweed Heads, Northern NSW, Australia Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available About the Role Tweed Valley Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join in two teams; Acute Care Services (ACS) & Mental Health Emergency Care (MHEC).

Why Tweed?

Tweed Heads is a unique coastal town straddling the NSW-Queensland border, offering a lifestyle that feels like a perpetual holiday Lifestyle highlights: Beaches, rivers, and hinterland: Perfect for surfing, kayaking, hiking, and nature lovers.

$200,000 ~ $400,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Lismore, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Community Mental Health Location: Lismore, Northern NSW, Australia Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available About the Role The Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking a passionate and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Community Treatment Team based in Lismore.

This role focuses on delivering high-quality psychiatric care to adults in the community, working within a multidisciplinary framework to support recovery and continuity of care.

Why Lismore?

$200,000 ~ $400,000Base 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 committed and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Acute Inpatient Unit at Coffs Harbour Health Campus.

This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care to patients in an acute setting, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred treatment.

International candidates are welcome to apply.

$200,000 ~ $400,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Warrawong, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Inpatient Mental Health Unit Location: Illawarra and Shoalhaven, 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 Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Inpatient Mental Health Unit, providing acute psychiatric care in a hospital setting.

The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based treatment and support recovery.

International candidates are welcome to apply.

$200,000 ~ $400,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Warrawong, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Community Mental Health Location: Illawarra and Shoalhaven, 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 Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Community Mental Health Team, providing recovery-oriented care to adults living in the community.

The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred psychiatric services.

International candidates are welcome to apply.

$200,000 ~ $400,000Base salary

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