Staff Specialist in Psychiatry

Consultant Psychiatrists - join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities across our region.

Hunter New England Mental Health Service (HNEMH)

Flexible Roles Available – Permanent or Fixed Term

HNEMH is seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to join our dynamic and supportive teams. Whether you're seeking a permanent role or a fixed-term opportunity, we offer flexibility to suit your career stage and lifestyle.

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: Enjoy access to salary packaging options, a Fitness Passport, and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Team Culture: Join a collaborative and multidisciplinary team of clinical and support professionals
• Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team to guide you through recruitment and onboarding including Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist you and your family with relocation, settling in and making connections in our community
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Fitness Passport
• Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment
• Annual TESL allowance - TESL is an entitlement to paid leave for the purposes of training, education and study for Staff Specialists. 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 work and 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.

Our Locations Include:

• Manning Mental Health Service (Taree): Serving the Lower Mid-North Coast with inpatient care at Manning Hospital and a range of community services.
• Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service: Delivering 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.

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Applications Close: 5 October 2025

For more information contact: Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant E: or Ph:

Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.