Specialist Consultant

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?

Gosford is a thriving coastal city offering the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle:

• Scenic living: Surrounded by beaches, bushland, and waterways
• Convenience: Just over an hour from Sydney, with excellent transport links
• Community: A diverse and welcoming population with strong health and education infrastructure

This is an excellent opportunity for psychiatrists seeking a rewarding role in a supportive and forward-thinking hospital environment, with access to ongoing professional development and a vibrant coastal lifestyle.

Enquire today to learn more about the role and receive a copy of the position description.

This is a 484-bed public hospital, 76km North of Sydney CBD, and provides a range of medical, surgical and maternity services to the Central Coast Region of NSW. The hospital's emergency department is the third busiest in the state.

There are multiple services including:

• Aboriginal Health 
• Adult Community Services 
• Audiology 
• Cancer Services 
• Cardiology 
• Chest Clinic 
• Children’s Services 
• Dental Services 
• Women’s Health and Maternity 
• Mental Health
• Public Health  

Location Information 

The area is known for its splendid natural setting, tourist attractions and thriving business industries. With a mild climate, ocean beaches, bushland and forests, as well as its proximity to Sydney, it is a popular holiday destination. The nearest major airport is 85 km from the hospital. From Sydney’s CBD, there is a direct train service to the hospital which takes 1.5 hours.