Staff Specialist Rehabilitation & Recovery Psychiatry

The Opportunity

We are recruiting Staff Specialist Psychiatrists (Adult Psychiatry - Rehabilitation & Recovery) to join a major metropolitan mental health service in Western Sydney.


this is a rare opportunity to join a large, well-established senior team delivering recovery-focused psychiatric care across inpatient and community settings.


Ideal for experienced consultants or overseas psychiatrists planning a long-term move to Australia.



Your Role


  • Provide consultant-level adult psychiatry care within Rehabilitation & Recovery services




  • Deliver inpatient, outpatient, consultative, and on-call services




  • Work within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team




  • Supervise and support junior doctors and trainees




  • Contribute to service innovation, education, and quality improvement




  • Participate in clinical leadership and governance activities





About You


  • RANZCP Fellowship (or equivalent specialist qualification)




  • Eligible or registered with AHPRA as a specialist psychiatrist




  • Applicants within 6 months of Fellowship considered




  • Strong clinical background in Adult Psychiatry




  • Interest in recovery-oriented, multidisciplinary practice




  • Collaborative, resilient, and committed to leadership and teaching





Lifestyle & Location

Live and work in Western Sydney, offering:




  • Metropolitan career opportunities without inner-city congestion




  • Diverse, family-friendly communities




  • Excellent transport links across Sydney




  • Access to major hospitals, universities, and research hubs




  • Proximity to beaches, national parks, and the Blue Mountains





Benefits


  • Permanent Staff Specialist appointments




  • Competitive remuneration under the NSW Staff Specialist Award




  • Salary packaging to increase take-home pay




  • Opportunities in education, supervision, and research




  • Strong clinical governance and leadership support




  • Stable, long-term career progression within a major health district





International Candidate Pathways

Paragon Medics supports overseas-trained psychiatrists with:




  • AHPRA specialist registration guidance




  • RANZCP pathway and comparability support




  • Visa strategy advice and eligibility assessment




  • Relocation and settlement support




  • End-to-end guidance for transitioning into Australian public mental health





About Paragon Medics

Paragon Medics connects experienced medical professionals with leading hospitals across Australia.

Our team specialises in consultant and specialist recruitment, supporting you from application to arrival.




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