Consultant Psychiatrist

Mediix Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Darwin; Presencial; AUD 250.000 - 305.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

12% superannuation

6 weeks annual leave

3 weeks personal leave

3 days paid leave over Christmas

17.5% leave loading

Relocation support

Professional development and training

Descripción de la vacante

Mediix is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the adult services team in Darwin, NT. The position is fixed-term (12 months) and full-time, offering involvement across inpatient and community settings with teaching and leadership responsibilities.

The role combines senior clinical practice with on-call duties, supervision of junior staff, and active participation in multidisciplinary care and training programs.

Formación

• Eligibility for registration with AHPRA.
• Eligibility for, or Fellowship with, RANZCP.
• Experience at Consultant/Specialist level in psychiatry.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary mental health services.

Responsabilidades

• Assessment, admission, management and discharge of patients.
• Working across inpatient and community mental health settings.
• Participation in an on-call roster.
• Supervising and supporting junior medical staff.
• Contributing to teaching through the RANZCP training program and medical school.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to deliver recovery-focused care.

Conocimientos

AHPRA eligibility

RANZCP fellowship

Consultant level psychiatry

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Educación

Fellowship with RANZCP

Descripción del empleo

Consultant Psychiatrist | Adult Services | Darwin, Northern Territory | Fixed-term (12 months) | Full-time

We’re currently partnering with a highly regarded public mental health service in the Top End to appoint a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established, multidisciplinary team delivering adult psychiatry services across inpatient and community settings.

This is an opportunity to step into a senior clinical role with genuine variety – combining acute care, community engagement, teaching, and service development – all within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

What’s on offer

• Specialist Clinician: $249,959 – $305,454 package
• Senior Specialist Clinician: $315,843 – $349,187 package
• Inclusive of 12% superannuation
• 6 weeks annual leave + 3 weeks personal leave
• Additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas
• 17.5% leave loading
• Relocation support available
• Strong focus on professional development and training

The role

You will provide consultant-level psychiatric care within adult services, including:

• Assessment, admission, management and discharge of patients
• Working across inpatient and community mental health settings
• Participation in an on-call roster
• Supervising and supporting junior medical staff
• Contributing to teaching through the RANZCP training program and medical school
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to deliver recovery-focused care

What we’re looking for

• Eligibility for registration with AHPRA
• Eligibility for, or Fellowship with, RANZCP
• Experience working at Consultant / Specialist level in psychiatry
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary mental health services

Why Darwin?

Darwin offers a lifestyle that’s genuinely hard to match. Imagine finishing work and heading straight to a waterfront sunset, or spending your weekends exploring national parks, waterfalls, and tropical landscapes. The city has a relaxed pace, meaning less time commuting and more time enjoying life outside of work.

There’s a strong sense of community and a multicultural population, which brings incredible food, festivals, and cultural experiences year-round. The climate encourages an outdoor lifestyle, whether that’s fishing, hiking, or simply enjoying the warm evenings. For those relocating, it’s also a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse and clinically interesting patient population, including Indigenous health.

Professionally, roles in the Northern Territory often offer greater autonomy, broader scope, and faster career growth compared to metropolitan centres.