NBMLHD - Staff Specialist - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - upto 2.0FTE - Permanent - Nepea

Overview

NBMLHD - Staff Specialist - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - upto 2.0FTE - Permanent - Nepean Adolescent Mental Health Unit - APPLY via eCredential

Details

• Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time / Part Time
• Position Classification: Staff Specialist - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
• Hours Per Week: upto 2.0FTE available
• Requisition ID: REQ601391

How to Apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please use the following link:

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=a040e698-6620-4d71-8a34-2d230ccf0aa0

Applications close on 07 September 2025 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Agency and Recruitment Notes

NSW Health Registered Medical Recruitment Agencies applying on behalf of a candidate (locally or overseas) must forward a current Curriculum Vitae via email to NBMLHD-SMORecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au and include the Requisition ID and Agency Name as the subject.

• Register as a Supplier on Buy.NSW.gov.au. Log in with your supplier account. If you do not have one, you can sign up now.
• Submit proof of registration with Buy.NSW.gov.au as well as proposed terms and conditions to NBMLHD-ContractsTeam@health.nsw.gov.au at time of application.
• NBMLHD will not engage in permanent recruitment via agencies unless pre-approved through this process.
• Prior to commencement, the applicant must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

About NAMHU and the Role

An exciting opportunity for committed and enthusiastic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists to join the expanding Child Youth and Family Mental Health (CYF-MH) stream in NBMLHD. These roles are located in the Nepean Adolescent Mental Health Unit (NAMHU), the newest statewide adolescent mental health unit. NAMHU is part of NSW Government's Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program. The unit has 10 beds and is co-located with the Nepean Mental Health Centre at Nepean Hospital.

The unit has been co-designed with input from young people, carers and health staff. It will provide essential mental health care to young people aged 12–17 years, supported by a skilled interdisciplinary workforce including lived experience and Aboriginal professionals, in partnership with the Department of Education. The aim is seamless integration between community and inpatient care.

Role Responsibilities

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in these roles will provide medical leadership within the interdisciplinary teams. They will support the delivery of mental health assessments and management for the young people, empower families and care networks, participate in key clinical decisions, supervise registrars and assist medical student education. The roles offer opportunities to develop, deliver and evaluate innovative care for young people and their care networks.

Location and Community

Location: Nepean Hospital and Penrith; NBMLHD encompasses the Penrith, Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains and Lithgow regions. The area offers access to outdoor activities, varied dining, entertainment and schooling options.

Our Values

NBMLHD is committed to collaborative and respectful engagement with consumer and carer representatives and meaningful co-design. We aim to be an employer of choice, supporting flexible work practices and training opportunities, with links to two universities to strengthen training and research.

Practical Arrangements

Successful applicants may participate in a District-wide CYF-MH Consultant after-hours roster. As negotiated with the Medical Director, the role may include work in other parts of the Mental Health Service.

Eligibility and Requirements

Prior to commencement, you must be Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required. For more information see the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian website. Vaccination requirements apply prior to commencing employment as per PD2024_015.

Enquiries

Dr Annaliese Finnane, Medical Lead

E: annaliese.finnane@health.nsw.gov.au; M: 0498 658 739

Application Information

All selection criteria must be addressed comprehensively in your application. Applications close on 07 September 2025. All applications are to be submitted through eCredential.

NBMLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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