Specialist Consultant

Consultant Psychiatrist – Inpatient Mental Health 

Location: Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney, 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 

Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH), a major public teaching hospital within the Northern Sydney Local Health District, is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Mental Health Inpatient Unit. This role involves providing specialist psychiatric care to adults aged 18–65 experiencing acute mental health conditions in a 32-bed inpatient facility. 

Why North Sydney? 

Located in St Leonards, Royal North Shore Hospital is just minutes from Sydney Harbour, offering a prime location for professionals. 

Lifestyle highlights: 

• World-class amenities: Beaches, parks, restaurants, and cultural venues. 
• Excellent transport links: Close to train stations, buses, and the new Crows Nest Metro  
• Professional opportunities: Access to leading hospitals, universities, and research centres 
• Diverse housing options: From modern apartments to heritage homes, with new affordable housing developments for healthcare workers  
• Vibrant community: North Sydney blends urban convenience with coastal charm 

If you're ready to consider your move to Sydney, we’d love to hear from you. Enquire today to learn more about the role and receive a copy of the position description. 

The hospital is a 740-bed hospital situated on Sydney's lower North Shore and is one of the state's major trauma centres and provides local and state-wide trauma services for patients suffering multiple traumas. This service is complemented by comprehensive intensive care and diagnostic clinical support services.

There are multiple services including:

• Severe Burn Injury
• Neonatal Intensive Care
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Interventional neuroradiology

Location Information

Sydney is constantly rated one of the world’s best cities to live in and is Australia’s oldest and largest city – situated on a stunning harbour. With so many beaches close to Sydney’s city centre, you are able to enjoy the convenience of living in a city with a great beach lifestyle, enjoying surfing sunbathing and going for leisurely strolls along the coast line.