Staff Specialist - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
The Opportunity
We are recruiting a Staff Specialist Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join Australia’s largest paediatric health service.
This is a permanent role with full-time or part-time flexibility, offering exceptional exposure to tertiary and quaternary child mental health services, alongside teaching, research, and leadership opportunities.
Trainees within 4–6 months of RANZCP Fellowship are encouraged to apply.
Your Role
Deliver specialist Child & Adolescent Psychiatry care within a tertiary children’s hospital
Work across consultation-liaison, inpatient, and specialist outpatient services
Participate in on-call services across SCH Randwick and Children’s Hospital Westmead
Supervise and support junior medical staff
Provide telepsychiatry services to regional and rural NSW
Contribute to teaching, research, and quality improvement activities
About You
Fellowship of RANZCP with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or equivalent recognition)
Eligible or registered with AHPRA as a specialist psychiatrist
Applicants nearing Fellowship considered
Demonstrated experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Strong multidisciplinary leadership and communication skills
Commitment to family-centred, evidence-based care
Lifestyle & Location
Live and work in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, offering:
Iconic beaches, coastal walks, and national parks
Close proximity to Sydney CBD and international airport
Outstanding schools, universities, and family amenities
A vibrant cultural, dining, and lifestyle precinct
A rare combination of prestige paediatric practice and coastal living
Benefits
Permanent Staff Specialist appointment (full-time or part-time)
Competitive remuneration under the NSW Staff Specialist Award
Salary packaging to increase take-home pay
Access to world-class research partnerships (UNSW, Black Dog Institute, NeuRA)
Opportunities for conjoint academic appointments
Strong mentorship and career development pathways
International Candidate Pathways
Paragon Medics supports overseas-trained Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists with:
AHPRA specialist registration guidance
RANZCP comparability and faculty pathway advice
Visa eligibility assessment and planning
Relocation and settlement support for families
Long-term career planning within Australian tertiary paediatric services
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.