Consultant Psychiatrist - Medrecruit

Medrecruit; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyong Hospital is seeking an experienced and collaborative Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist to join its expanding mental health team. This role provides psychiatric expertise across the hospital, supporting patients with complex mental health needs in medical, surgical, and emergency settings.

You will deliver consultation-liaison services across inpatient wards and the Emergency Department, work with general medical teams to support integrated care, and mentor junior clinicians.

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Location: Wyong Hospital, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), NSW, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours negotiable)

Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available

About the Role

Wyong Hospital is seeking an experienced and collaborative Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist to join its expanding mental health team. This role is central to providing psychiatric expertise across the hospital, supporting patients with complex mental health needs in medical, surgical, and emergency settings.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality consultation-liaison psychiatry services across inpatient wards and the Emergency Department
• Collaborating with general medical teams to support integrated, holistic care
• Providing supervision and mentorship to junior medical staff and trainees
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement, and culturally safe practices

Why Wyong?

Located on the stunning Central Coast of NSW, Wyong offers a unique mix of professional opportunity and coastal lifestyle:

• Natural beauty: Close to beaches, lakes, and national parks
• Convenience: Easy access to Sydney and Newcastle via road and rail
• Community: A supportive, diverse, and growing regional hub with excellent schools and amenities

This is an exciting opportunity for psychiatrists passionate about integrated care and multidisciplinary collaboration in a well-resourced and forward-thinking hospital setting.

This large public hospital provides inpatient, outpatient and emergency services within the Central Coast region of NSW. The hospital has 310 beds with recent developments to include a modern 50-bed Mental Health Centre and expansion of the Emergency Department.

The Location

This beachside haven is an 80-minute drive from Sydney and a one hour drive South of Newcastle which is where the nearest airport is located. Train links run in either direction.

This peaceful town offers a laid-back lifestyle along the riverbank. Boasting some of Australia's most rugged and scenic national parkland and recreation areas, there is an impressive mountain backdrop along a scenic coastline. There is a diverse landscape providing a variety of activities to be enjoyed by all.

Activities and features include:

• Forest trails
• Pelican feeding
• Bush lookout
• Historic architecture
• Boating, fishing and water skiing