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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Tranmere, South Australia AU
NOW ~ 15 Nov 2026
Posted 14 days ago
Locum cover is required from 6 October - 15 November 2026.
Position Details:  Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Covering: Older Person Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Adelaide, South Australia AU
NOW ~ 15 Nov 2026
Posted 18 days ago
Locum cover is required from 6 October - 15 November 2026.
Position Details:  Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Benefits:   Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Nambour, Queensland AU
30 Nov 2026 ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted 19 days ago
Locum cover is required from 30 November 2026 - 15 January 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: Monday - Friday  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
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 21 Dec 2026
Posted 24 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

New Plymouth, North Island NZ
06 Nov 2026 ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 6 November 2026 - 15 January 2027.
Position Details: Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Bunbury, Western Australia AU
30 Nov 2026 ~ 24 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 30 November - 24 December 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630 | Monday - Friday Covering: Older Adult Mental Health Benefits: Travel and accommodation included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,800 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Tauranga, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 04 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 31 August - 4 December 2026.
Position Details: Mental Health Services for Older People Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Albury, New South Wales AU
NOW ~ 04 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 31 August - 4 December 2026.
Position Details:   Shift times:  0830 - 1700 Monday - Friday Some on call Covering: Older Persons Mental Health Benefits:   Travel and accommodation allowance 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

Nambour, Queensland AU
16 Nov 2026 ~ 01 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 16 November - 1 December 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: Monday - Friday  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
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Gisborne, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 24 Nov 2026
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required from 24 August - 24 November 2026.
Position Details: Older age Psychiatrist (MHSOP)  Part-time cover can be considered Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required ASAP till early 2027.
Position Details: POPS - In Person  Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Caboolture, Queensland AU
Start dates are flexible
Posted a year ago
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist – Older Persons Mental Health to join a multidisciplinary team providing clinical care, treatment planning, and governance for consumers aged 65 + experiencing mental illness and cognitive disorders.
The role spans inpatient and community settings within a large metropolitan health service.
Key responsibilities include: Comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing management of older adults Clinical leadership and collaboration with GPs, aged care facilities, and internal teams Supervision and education of junior medical staff and registrars Compliance with the Mental Health Act and accurate documentation in electronic systems Preparation of clinical reports and participation in multidisciplinary meetings About You FRANZCP or equivalent, with advanced training or accredited membership in psychiatry of old age AHPRA specialist registration in psychiatry Strong leadership, teaching, and collaborative skills Commitment to recovery-oriented care and cultural safety What They Offer Professional development, teaching, and research opportunities Flexible part-time arrangements to support work–life balance Competitive remuneration and generous superannuation Inclusive, supportive workplace culture
$357,998 ~ $447,015Base 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
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Frequently asked questions about Specialist Consultant Psychiatry jobs

Common questions from doctors searching for Specialist Consultant Psychiatry roles.

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.