Consultant Psychiatrist

Your role at St John of God Health & Raphael Services NSW

You will work under the direction of the Manager, and as a part of a specialist multidisciplinary team. As the team Psychiatrist you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to women and their families during the perinatal period up until the index child is four years of age with compassion that empowers individuals, families and communities.

This role is for 0.2 FTE or 1 day a week, based at Blacktown, Sydney.

The Position

• Provide specialist psychiatric PIMH services in line with the Raphael Services Model of Care and the Social Outreach Strategic Objectives and reflective of best practice, relevant legislation and professional standards.

• Provide secondary perinatal and infant mental health consultation and liaison.

• Provide clinical education, training and development of Raphael Services clinicians, trainees and students as appropriate.

• Where required, during employed hours, and within the context of the Raphael Services clinical escalation matrix, provide clinical advice to clinicians working in other Raphael Services

• Work in partnership with other relevant health services and agencies in the development, implementation and/or evaluation of perinatal and infant mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention initiatives.

• Ensure that Child Safe practices are inherent in working with children and young and vulnerable people in all areas of service delivery, including on and off location.

• Ensure that children and young and vulnerable people are aware of their rights to a safe and abuse free environment and are aware of how to report any concerns.

• Immediately report any suspected, observed or disclosed abuse in line with the reporting processes, to line manager with view to it being reported to relevant protective authority.

• Work with children / young and vulnerable people in a way that is respectful and appropriate to any cultural / diverse background and ensure a safe environment is in place

You will be Current specialist medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia, And a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

You will have experience or an interest in perinatal and infant mental health and research, and experience in working with the disadvantaged in a community setting

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

The Benefits

• A welcoming and supportive culture

• Highly competitive salary and entitlements

• Permanent Part-time 15 hours per fortnight

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing

  • Work related expenses.

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• Professional Development Allowance $29,000 per annum, pro rata if part time

• 3 weeks Professional Development Leave per annum

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For enquiries, contact Deva Reynold, Manager Raphael Services (NSW). Phone: 0475 131 682

Applications close: 15 September 2025

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.