Staff Specialist -Department of Adult Psychiatry
The Opportunity
We are recruiting a senior Consultant Psychiatrist for a Director of Acute Mental Health role within a major Western Sydney mental health service.
This is a permanent Staff Specialist leadership appointment, offering the opportunity to provide strategic and operational leadership across acute inpatient adult mental health services within a large, complex health district.
Ideal for experienced psychiatrists seeking a high-impact leadership role within metropolitan Australia.
Your Role
Provide senior medical leadership across acute adult mental health services
Lead service planning, governance, and operational delivery
Maintain high-quality consultant-level clinical practice
Drive quality, safety, and service improvement initiatives
Work closely with executive, clinical, and multidisciplinary leaders
Support workforce development and medical staff training
About You
Fellowship of RANZCP (or equivalent specialist qualification)
Eligible or registered with AHPRA as a specialist psychiatrist
Strong clinical background in Acute Adult Psychiatry
Demonstrated leadership and management experience
Proven ability in service development, governance, and change management
Collaborative, strategic, and outcomes-focused leader
Lifestyle & Location
Live and work in Western Sydney, offering:
Access to major tertiary hospitals and health networks
Diverse, vibrant, and family-friendly communities
Excellent transport links across Sydney
Proximity to the CBD, international airport, and Blue Mountains
A metropolitan career with long-term stability and influence
Benefits
Permanent senior leadership appointment
Competitive remuneration under the NSW Staff Specialist Award
Salary packaging to maximise take-home pay
Opportunity to influence mental health services at district level
Strong executive and organisational support
Long-term career progression in a major health system
International Candidate Pathways
While this role has specific eligibility requirements, Paragon Medics supports overseas-trained psychiatrists by providing:
Early eligibility and registration advice
RANZCP comparability and pathway guidance
Strategic career planning toward Australian permanent roles
Relocation and settlement support when eligible
We work with international candidates to align future leadership opportunities with registration and visa pathways.
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.