Consultant Psychiatrist

Job no: 914971

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Medical, Mental Health

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health Service – Oakden
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $354,685 - $795,173 p.a. – MD2
• Ongoing Full-Time

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team within the Forensic Mental Health Service.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As part of our dedicated inpatient team, you'll provide expert psychiatric care to individuals within the criminal justice system who require specialised mental health treatment. This challenging yet rewarding role combines clinical excellence with the opportunity to influence positive outcomes for some of our community's most vulnerable members.

In this role, you'll contribute to innovative treatment programs, provide expert assessments and support the rehabilitation journey of patients transitioning back to community settings. Your expertise will directly influence treatment outcomes and contribute to reducing recidivism through effective mental health intervention.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award.

The Total Indicative Remuneration figure is calculated taking into account base salary, leave loading and superannuation as well as managerial allowances, professional development or any other allowances where appropriate.

About You:

We seek a Fellowship-trained Psychiatrist with experience or strong interest in forensic mental health. You'll demonstrate exceptional clinical skills, cultural sensitivity and the ability to work collaboratively within complex healthcare environments.

You will be part of a growing Local Health Network (LHN) that provides an expanding suite of treatment modalities in contemporary, modern facilities.

Join us in delivering exceptional forensic mental health services that prioritise recovery, dignity and hope.

About Adelaide:

Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds "Most Liveable Cities" and "Most Beautiful Cities", Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 914971

Enquiries:

Jessica Whyte

Medical Management Facilitator

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date:

26 September 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

For more information about Mental Health Medical at NALHN visit our Mental Health Medical page.

• Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 12 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 26 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time