Staff Specialist in Psychiatry

Staff Specialist Psychiatrist |(Hunter Region)

An opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a leading and well-established mental health service in the Hunter Region of New South Wales.

Flexible permanent and fixed-term roles are available, offering the chance to work within a large, supportive, and highly collaborative multidisciplinary service across inpatient and community settings.

What’s on Offer

✔ Permanent or fixed-term appointments available
✔ Flexible full-time or part-time options
✔ Salary packaging
✔ Annual training and education leave
✔ Fitness Passport + Employee Assistance Program
✔ Dedicated relocation, onboarding, and settlement support for clinicians and families
✔ Strong focus on wellbeing, development, and sustainable healthcare

The Role Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment across inpatient and community services Work collaboratively within a large multidisciplinary mental health team Deliver consultation, liaison, and ongoing clinical management for consumers Contribute to teaching, supervision, and support of trainees and junior doctors Participate in service development, quality improvement, and clinical leadership activities Provide cross-cover and peer support across the broader region What We’re Looking For Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Specialist registration with AHPRA (or eligibility) Advanced Trainees near completion of fellowship also encouraged to apply Strong clinical skills across adult mental health presentations Collaborative approach with strong communication and leadership ability Why This Role?

Join one of NSW’s largest and most comprehensive mental health services, offering strong clinical complexity, excellent teaching opportunities, and a genuinely supportive team culture.

The region offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches, nature, and a growing metropolitan hub—providing an excellent balance between career progression and quality of life.

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