Staff Specialist in Psychiatry

4 hours ago

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time $104,000 - $160,000 per year

REQ623219

Staff Specialist in Psychiatry

Rural Mental Health (Tamworth Older People's Mental Health Service and Manning Adult Mental Health Service)

Temporary full time 12-month contract

Advertising closes 2 December 2025

Based in Tamworth, this fixed term role comprises of a 0.6FTE clinical commitment with Tamworth Mental Health Service for Older People with a primary role for the older adults' inpatient service and a 0.4 FTE clinical commitment with Manning Mental Health Service to provide care for adult patients, primarily the community mental health service. The latter will have a combination of Telehealth and in person clinical service provision.

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 6 months may be considered.

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.

What we can offer you:

Hunter New England Local Health District is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, England and Lower Mid North Coast. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits including:

  • Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
  • Fitness Passport
  • Salary Packaging
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

If you have any queries about this position, please contact:

Dr Balkarishna Nagarsekar, Acting Director Medical Services, HNE Mental Health

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Application enquiries:

Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant, Medical Recruitment Services

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Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role.

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.

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.

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Applications Close: 2 December 2025

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