Staff Specialist in Psychiatry

Staff Specialist in Psychiatry (NSW)

Employer: NSW Health – Local Health District
Position: Staff Specialist in Psychiatry
Location: NSW
Employment Type: Permanent or Fixed Term, Full-Time (flexible arrangements available)

About the Role

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a meaningful leadership role within a comprehensive mental health service? NSW Health invites experienced psychiatrists and advanced trainees nearing fellowship to contribute to high-quality public mental health care across NSW. 

As a Staff Specialist in Psychiatry, you’ll:

• Provide expert psychiatric care across inpatient, community and recovery services for diverse patient groups. 

• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including medical, nursing, allied health and support staff. 

• Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and trainees.

• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and professional education. 

• Engage with a service committed to compassionate, person-centred care. 

This role supports a balanced professional life with opportunities for clinical impact, ongoing development and service innovation.

Selection Criteria

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent. 

• Specialist registration or eligibility with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Demonstrated experience in psychiatric practice across relevant clinical settings. 

• Strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills. 

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience or interest in sub-specialty areas such as child & adolescent psychiatry, neuropsychiatry or consultation-liaison psychiatry (vacancies may vary). 

• Commitment to professional development, teaching and research. 

What’s on Offer

• Competitive remuneration with salary packaging and additional financial incentives.

• Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) entitlements to support ongoing professional development. 

• Wellbeing support programs including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Fitness Passport. 

• Relocation assistance and recruitment support for candidates and families. 

• Collaborative working environment within a large, supportive mental health service. 

How to Apply

If you are interested in hearing more about this position, please share your CV with aus@bdiresourcing.com