Staff Specialist Psychiatry

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 20 hours per week up until 30 November 2026

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Remuneration: As per the NSW Health - Staff Specialists (State) Award

Location: Statewide

Requisition ID: REQ616727

Applications close: Sunday 16th November 2025, 11:59pm

Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

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The Role

The Staff Specialist Statewide Community & Court Liaison Service (SCCLS) is responsible for the provision of clinical services and clinical supervision to the SCCLS, which will operate in 57 local courts throughout NSW. These courts include Bankstown. Blacktown, Burwood, Central, Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Downing Centre, Dubbo, Gosford, Lismore, Liverpool, Nowra/Milton, Mount Druitt, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie/Kempsey, Sutherland, Taree/Forster, Tamworth, Wollongong, Wagga Wagga, Wyong, Inverell, Moree, Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Murwillumbah, Mullumbimby, Fairfield, Waverley, Newtown, Grafton, Maclean, Orange, Bathurst, Blayney, Oberon, Goulburn, Crookwell, Katoomba, Lithgow, Cessnock, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Singleton, Griffith, Leeton, Moss Vale, Albion Park, Picton, Queanbeyan, Corowa, Holbrook and Surry Hills Police Cells. This position will involve developing a system of contact with the courts to ensure high standard assessments and advice is being provided by the Clinical Nurse Consultants working in the court. This position will require occasional travel to these courts.

Strong working relationships will be developed with relevant Criminal Justice stakeholders including Department of Justice, Police, DPP, Legal Aid and Department of Juvenile Justice, Local Health Districts (LHDs) and the Corrective Services New South Wales (CSNSW) after discussion and in consultation with the Clinical Director and Operational Manager SCCLS.

Salary & Benefits

Your salary as per the NSW Health - Staff Specialists (State) Award is just the beginning. You'll also have access to:

• Additional allowances and Salary Packaging benefits.
• Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL).
• Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team.
• Genuine career progression & professional development opportunities.

Be part of a supportive environment where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes. With the provision of high-quality evidence-based health services, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues.

Our Team and Service

Justice Health NSW is a state-wide specialty health network within NSW Health.

We excel in patient-centred care across community, inpatient and custodial settings. We deliver healthier tomorrows and transform the lives of some of the most vulnerable adolescents and adults across NSW.

Justice Health NSW employs people from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. We focus on your capability and your passion.

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NOTE: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• For role related queries or questions contact David Greenberg on
• For assistance with eCredential contact the Medical Administration team on JHFMHN-

Applications Close: Sunday 16th November 2025, 11:59pm