Staff Specialist - Adult General Psychiatrist

Key Highlights

Exciting Adult General Psychiatrist Opportunity
Join a leading mental health service delivering high-quality psychiatric care in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Work across inpatient and community settings while playing a key role in education, research, and leadership.

Comprehensive Clinical & Teaching Role
Provide expert psychiatric assessment and treatment in both voluntary and involuntary settings.

Supervise junior medical staff, contribute to postgraduate training programs, and participate in service development and research.

Unique Lifestyle & Professional Experience
Enjoy a fulfilling career in a vibrant location offering a strong sense of community, cultural diversity, and access to stunning natural surroundings.

About the Health Service
This leading mental health service provides specialist care across inpatient and community settings, focusing on a multidisciplinary approach.

It delivers integrated services for adults experiencing moderate to severe mental health conditions, supporting recovery-focused and harm minimisation models of care.

Accredited for advanced psychiatry training, the service has strong academic affiliations and offers significant opportunities for professional development, research, and leadership.

Position Details
As a Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist in Adult General Psychiatry, you will:

✅ Assess, manage, and provide psychiatric care in inpatient and community settings.

✅ Participate in an on-call roster and provide consultation-liaison services.

✅ Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in line with recovery-focused principles.

✅ Supervise and mentor junior medical staff while contributing to training programs.

✅ Engage in clinical governance, research, and service improvement initiatives.

Job Details
📌 Full-time, permanent position
💰 Total Salary Package: AUD $305,300 - $404,970 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Benefits
🔹 Competitive salary with allowances and incentives
🔹 Generous leave entitlements, including professional development leave
🔹 Employee wellness programs, salary packaging options, and relocation assistance

Requirements
✅ Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent, with eligibility for Fellowship of RANZCP or equivalent.
✅ Essential Skills & Experience:

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  Expertise in adult psychiatry, with experience across inpatient and community services.

  
  


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  High-level clinical and leadership skills, including the provision of ECT services.

  
  


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  Strong commitment to person-centred care and multidisciplinary teamwork.

  
  


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  Current AHPRA Specialist Registration.

  
  

About Us
At Paragon Medics, we specialise in connecting healthcare professionals with outstanding career opportunities.
For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 8316 2844 or apply now!