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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Caboolture, Queensland AU
Available from 01 Jan 2027
Posted 3 months ago
Our client is advertising an opportunity for Psychiatrists to permanently join their team at a public hospital in QLD.
The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.
Available on applicationBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Kogarah, New South Wales AU
04 Jan 2027 ~ 10 Jan 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required from 7 - 13 December 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 1 week cover at 0.6FTE - 3 days Consultant/Staff Specialist/VMO Psychiatry - General Adult Mix of inpatient general adult and older persons adult/community psychiatry.
On call included.
$2,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Kogarah, New South Wales AU
07 Dec 2026 ~ 13 Dec 2026
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required from 7 - 13 December 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 1 weeks of 0.4FTE cover (2 days a weeks).
Consultant/Staff Specialist/VMO Psychiatry - General Adult Mix of inpatient general adult and older persons adult/community psychiatry.
$2,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Traralgon West, Victoria AU
NOW ~ 10 Nov 2026
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required 10 August 2026 - ongoing.
Position Details:  Shift times: 0830 - 1630 Flexible schedule: 1 day on-site and 2 days Telehealth.
$3000 for on site  $2200 for Telehealth  Benefits:   Accommodation is included.
$2,200 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Addiction

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 28 Feb 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required from 19 October 2026 - February 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required from 20 July - 18 December 2026.
Position Details: CAMHS (C&A Psychiatry) Looking for cover for clinic assessments throughout the year Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required for: Monday 3 to Wednesday 5 August 2026 Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 August 2026 Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 September 2026 Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 September 2026 Tuesday 29 Sept to Thursday 1 October 2026 Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 October 2026 Fortnightly pattern ongoing.
Position Details: Clinical duties during the day plus overnight call.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Geriatric

Gisborne, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 24 Nov 2026
Posted 4 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 - Community

Pialba, Queensland AU
07 Dec 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required from 7 December 2025 - 31 January 2027.
Position Details:  PHO Benefits:   Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,300 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Mount Nasura, Western Australia AU
NOW ~ 28 Feb 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required from 31 August - 28 February 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: Full-time hours, no on calls Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.
$2,500 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Christchurch, South Island NZ
Start dates are flexible
Posted 4 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent Start Date: 28 September 2026 Salary: Competitive, based on experience About the Role A rewarding opportunity is available for a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a well-established hospital service in Christchurch.
You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering specialist mental health care to children, adolescents, and their families.
Key responsibilities include: Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatment Developing and implementing individualised care plans Working closely with psychologists, nurses, social workers, and external providers Supervising and supporting junior medical staff Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives This role offers a supportive clinical environment with strong professional development opportunities.
Available on applicationBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Blenheim, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 28 Jan 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required from 7 July 2026 - 28 January 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630/1700 | every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Ongoing expressions of interest welcomed.
Part-time or full-time options available; could be a mix of in-person and remote.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 24 Jan 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 15 July - 9 August 2026 22 - 31 August 2026 12 - 20 September 2026 3 - 9 October 2026 11 - 15 October 2026 | two vacancies 24 October 2026 onwards | ongoing vacancy Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630/1700 | Monday - Friday No on call component.
Psychiatry - Adult Inpatients.
Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit (working alongside 3 experienced registrars, 1 house officer, 4 senior nurses, 25 beds shared with another SMO, roughly 12 patients max)  Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Auckland, North Island NZ
Available from 01 Jan 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Hospital Setting Location: Auckland, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 Dates: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027 About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established multidisciplinary team within a major tertiary hospital in Auckland.
This role offers the chance to deliver high-quality specialist mental health services across inpatient and/or outpatient settings, working alongside experienced clinicians, allied health professionals, and support staff.
Key responsibilities include comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with varying mental health needs.
$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Hamilton, North Island NZ
Available from 01 Jan 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Mental Health Location: Waikato, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum Dates: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027 About the Role An excellent opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service based in Waikato.
You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality psychiatric care across inpatient and community settings.
International candidates can be considered.
$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ
Available from 01 Jan 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Hawke’s Bay.
You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.
Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, developing and overseeing treatment plans, and providing clinical leadership within the service.
$200,000 ~ $250,000Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
Available from 01 Jan 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Wellington, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role A fantastic opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Wellington.
You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.
In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, developing and overseeing treatment plans, and providing clinical leadership within the service.
$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

New Plymouth, North Island NZ
Available from 01 Jan 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Taranaki.
You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.
In this role, you will undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans, and provide clinical leadership within the service.
$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Rotorua, North Island NZ
Available from 01 Jan 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Rotorua, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role A fantastic opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Rotorua.
You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.
In this role, you will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans, and provide clinical leadership within the service.
$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary
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Frequently asked questions about Specialist Consultant Psychiatry jobs

Common questions from doctors searching for Specialist Consultant Psychiatry roles.

In Australia, Specialist Consultants are senior doctors that have completed full medical training in a specialised area of medicine. You will need to complete your medical degree, register with APHRA, and complete your medical training levels PGY 2-5.