Staff Specialist in Psychiatry

3 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time
Overview

Staff Specialist in Psychiatry - Hunter New England Mental Health Service — NSW Health.

What We're Looking For
  • Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and Specialist Registration with AHPRA
  • Advanced Trainees anticipating Fellowship within the next 12 months are also encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
  • Professional Growth: Develop your career with one of NSW's largest and most comprehensive mental health services
  • Staff Wellbeing: Access to salary packaging options, a Fitness Passport, and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • Team Culture: A collaborative and multidisciplinary team of clinical and support professionals
  • Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team to guide you through recruitment and onboarding, including relocation assistance
  • Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
  • Fitness Passport
  • Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal and entertainment
  • Annual TESL allowance: Up to 25 days per year (5 weeks) for full-time staff, pro-rata for part-time
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Opportunity to collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About Us

HNEMH provides a wide range of mental health services throughout the Hunter New England Health district, supported by over 1,600 staff. Our care spans all ages and levels—from early intervention to inpatient and community-based recovery services. We're dedicated to providing person-centred care, advancing research, and fostering education and training across all disciplines.

Locations
  • Manning Mental Health Service (Taree): Inpatient care at Manning Hospital and a range of community services
  • Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service: Inpatient care at the Mater Mental Health Centre in Waratah and community services across Newcastle and Charlestown

Our services are structured by geographic areas and age groups—child & adolescent, adult, and older persons—and are supported by skilled multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, registrars, allied health, nurses, and administrative staff. Consultants work collaboratively and may provide peer support and cross-cover across the Greater Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions.

Living in the Area

Explore life in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley, and Taree.

How to Apply

Applications Close: 5 October 2025

For more information contact: Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant — E: jessica.glover@health.nsw.gov.au, Ph: (02) 6767 7063

Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position. Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases applies. This is a Category A position. All new employees must comply with NSW Health policy directive PD2022_015. The Hunter New England Local Health District is committed to a child-safe environment in line with NSW Health Child Safe Standards.


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