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.


  • Location: New South Wales, Australia
  • Salary: Competitive Salary
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Paragon Medics
  • Posted: 11-Jan-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com