Career Medical Officer - Psychiatry

Career Medical Officer – Psychiatry

An excellent opportunity is available for a Career Medical Officer, Psychiatry to join a specialist multidisciplinary mental health service in Coastal Southern Tasmania.

This permanent full-time role focuses on Dual Disability Psychiatry, supporting adults with intellectual disability and complex mental health needs within a highly collaborative and specialist service environment.

Ideal for doctors seeking to build expertise in psychiatry, disability health, and community mental health while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle and long-term career progression.

What’s on Offer

✔ Permanent full-time appointment
✔ Salary $128K – $183K + super + salary packaging
✔ Continuing Professional Development allowance
✔ Study leave + professional development support
✔ Fitness Passport for you and family
✔ Structured career development pathways
✔ Supportive multidisciplinary specialist team

The Role Deliver high-quality psychiatric care within a Dual Disability service Work with adults with intellectual disability and complex mental health presentations Liaise closely with NDIS providers, families, carers, and consumers Support treatment planning, assessments, and ongoing care coordination Work within Mental Health Act and Guardianship legislation frameworks Contribute to a recovery-focused, person-centred model of care What We’re Looking For General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia Experience in psychiatry, intellectual disability, or adult mental health Understanding of disability systems and multidisciplinary care models Strong communication, autonomy, and stakeholder engagement skills Interest in long-term career development within mental health services Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to develop specialist experience in an evolving and rewarding area of psychiatry while working in a supportive health service that values education, progression, and wellbeing.

The region offers an enviable lifestyle with stunning coastlines, outdoor adventure, excellent food culture, and a genuine work-life balance.

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