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Q: What qualifications do you need to work as a psychiatrist in Australia and New Zealand?

The great news is psychiatrists can work in Australia or New Zealand. If you are an IMG based in the USA, you will need a Certificate from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. If you are based in Canada, you have a Fellowship in Psychiatry or a Certificate in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada. If you are based in the UK/Ireland, you will need the MRCPsych combined with the CCT (or CCST or JCHMT as appropriate). If you are interested in psychiatry jobs in Australia or New Zealand, register, and our dedicated IMG team can guide you on the medical pathway you must take.

Q: Is there a demand for psychiatrists in Australia?

Yes, there's a significant demand for psychiatrists in Australia, especially in regional and remote areas. The country's focus on mental health services has led to an increased need for professionals in this speciality and an increased volume of psychiatrist jobs.

Q: How much does a psychiatrist make in Australia?

In Australia, a psychiatrist's salary varies based on experience and location. On average, they can earn between AUD$200,000 to AUD$400,000+ annually. Experienced psychiatrists or those in private practice might earn higher.

Q: Is there a demand for registrar Psychiatrists in Australia?

Yes, there is a high demand for registrar psychiatrists in Australia. This demand is driven by a growing recognition of mental health needs across the country, leading to increased investment in mental health services and facilities. Opportunities are widespread, from urban centres to rural areas, offering diverse working environments and career progression paths.

Q: How do you work in Australia or New Zealand as an IMG psychiatrist?

There is a demand for International Medical Graduate Psychatrists in Australia and New Zealand, including rural hospitals and cities. Sought-after roles with the right credentials are available for IMGs, following registration with either the Australian or New Zealand Medical Council. Medrecruit is a leading international doctor recruitment agency. Our dedicated team prides itself on helping foreign doctors find work in New Zealand and Australia. Working with a recruitment agency has many benefits, including ongoing support. Find out more about working as an IMG Psychiatriston New Zealand's North or South Island or Australia.

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303 Specialist Consultant jobs found

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Tauranga, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role A rewarding opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Tauranga.

You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering 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

Whangarei, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Whangārei, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role An excellent opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Whangārei.

You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team providing high-quality psychiatric care across inpatient and/or community settings.

Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, developing and overseeing treatment plans, and contributing to clinical leadership within the service.

$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Christchurch, South Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Christchurch, 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 Christchurch.

You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering 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

Nelson, South Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Nelson, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role An excellent opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Nelson.

You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team providing 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

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Gisborne, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Gisborne, 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 Gisborne.

You will be part of a supportive 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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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Campbelltown, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 16 Nov 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from 17 August - 12 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Covering: Young Adult (Youth Stream) On call / Callback required Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,750 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Consultant Liaison

Bunbury, Western Australia AU

14 Dec 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 5 months ago

Locum cover is required from 9 June - 1 August 2025.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630 | Monday - Friday On call required Covering: Consultation-Liaison 6+ years Australian experience Benefits: Travel and accommodation reimbursement.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,800 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 5 months ago

Locum cover is required from 10 August - 31 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0900 - 1700 Consultant/Specialist Psychiatry - Adult Inpatient Unit.

1 day per week (specifically Mondays).

$3,050 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Community

Young, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 5 months ago

Locum cover is required from 1 July - 31 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0900 - 1700 Consultant/Specialist Telehealth Opportunity - Young Community Team.

Fortnightly clinics.

$3,050 per dayBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Addiction

Launceston, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 5 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Specialist Medical Practitioner - Alcohol and Drug Service to permanently join their team at a public hospital in TAS.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

$222,789 ~ $319,701Base salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Kalgoorlie, Western Australia AU

21 Dec 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 5 months ago

Locum cover is required from 21 - 31 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630 | Monday - Friday Covering: MHIU SMP On call is required $1700 - $1800/day Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$1,700 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Auckland, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 26 Feb 2027

Posted 5 months ago

Locum cover is required from 3 August 2026 - 26 February 2027.

Position Details: This role is covering at the Buchanan Rehabilitation Centre in Point Chevalier and provides specialist mental health and recovery-focused rehabilitation.

It focuses on intensive clinical rehabilitation, long-term recovery, and community reintegration for individuals with persistent mental health symptoms rather than acute, short-term stabilization.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Cairns North, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026

Posted 6 months ago

Locum cover is required from 29 June - 18 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 No on call, nights and weekends required.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,300 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Lismore, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 13 Dec 2026

Posted 6 months ago

Locum cover is required from 1 - 28 September 2025.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 | 4 days a week but will consider candidates wanting full time.

Consultant/Staff Specialist/VMO Covering: Child & Adolescent inpatient unit.

$2,750 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Loganholme, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 25 Nov 2026

Posted 6 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

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

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Community

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 7 months 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

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How do you become a Specialist Consultant in Australia?

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.

What qualifications do you need to work as a psychiatrist in Australia and New Zealand?

Is there a demand for psychiatrists in Australia?

How much does a psychiatrist make in Australia?

Is there a demand for registrar Psychiatrists in Australia?

How do you work in Australia or New Zealand as an IMG psychiatrist?