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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Hamlyn Terrace, New South Wales AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted a year ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Location: Wyong 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 Wyong Hospital is seeking a passionate and experienced Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist to join its dedicated mental health team.
This role focuses on delivering specialist psychiatric care to children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges, in both community and acute settings.
Key responsibilities include: Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment for children and adolescents Working collaboratively with families, schools, and community services to support recovery and wellbeing Leading multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to training and service development Promoting trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally safe care Why Wyong?
$350,000 ~ $450,000Base salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Hamlyn Terrace, New South Wales AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted a year ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Location: Wyong 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 Wyong Hospital is seeking an experienced and collaborative Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist to join its expanding mental health team.
This role is central to providing psychiatric expertise across the hospital, supporting patients with complex mental health needs in medical, surgical, and emergency settings.
Key responsibilities include: Delivering high-quality consultation-liaison psychiatry services across inpatient wards and the Emergency Department Collaborating with general medical teams to support integrated, holistic care Providing supervision and mentorship to junior medical staff and trainees Contributing to service development, quality improvement, and culturally safe practices Why Wyong?
$350,000 ~ $450,000Base salary

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Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Hamlyn Terrace, New South Wales AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted a year ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Inpatient Psychiatry Location: Wyong 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 Wyong Hospital is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Consultant Psychiatrist to join its dynamic mental health team.
This role focuses on providing high-quality psychiatric care within the hospital’s Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit, which supports patients requiring short- to medium-term admission for assessment and treatment.
Key responsibilities include: Delivering comprehensive psychiatric care in a multidisciplinary inpatient setting Supporting clinical decision-making and recovery-oriented care Providing leadership and supervision to junior medical staff and trainees Contributing to service development and integration of culturally safe practices Why Wyong?
$350,000 ~ $450,000Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Gosford, New South Wales AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted a year ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Inpatient 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 skilled and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join its well-established mental health team.
This role is focused on delivering high-quality psychiatric care within the hospital’s Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit, supporting patients through short- to medium-term admissions for assessment, treatment, and recovery.
Key responsibilities include: Providing psychiatric care in a multidisciplinary inpatient setting Supporting clinical decision-making and recovery-oriented treatment plans Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to teaching and training Participating in service development and promoting culturally safe practices Why Gosford?
$350,000 ~ $450,000Base 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).
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
Permanent

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 - 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
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Warrawong, New South Wales AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted a year ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Child and Adolescent 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  We are seeking a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) within the Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District.
This role focuses on providing specialist psychiatric care to children and young people, working collaboratively with families, schools, and community services.
International candidates are welcome to apply.
$200,000 ~ $400,000Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Waratah, 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.
Position Details: Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Inpatient & Community Mental Health  Location: Newcastle Mental Health Service, Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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  Newcastle Mental Health Services are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join their dynamic Adult Mental Health team.
This role involves providing high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care across both inpatient units and community mental health services within the Hunter New England Local Health District.
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