Nursing - Paediatric & Picu - Medrecruit

MedRecruit Limited; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

MedRecruit Limited is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist – Child and Adolescent for Wyong Hospital on the Central Coast, NSW. The role focuses on delivering specialist psychiatric care to children and young people in community and hospital settings.

You will work with families, schools and services to support recovery, lead care planning and supervise junior medical staff while advancing training and service development, with a commitment to trauma-informed and culturally safe care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment for children and adolescents.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community services to support recovery and wellbeing.
• Lead multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning.
• Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to training and service development.
• Promote trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally safe care.

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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 a passionate and experienced Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist to join its dedicated mental health team. This role focuses on delivering specialist psychiatric care to children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges, in both community and acute settings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment for children and adolescents
• Working collaboratively with families, schools, and community services to support recovery and wellbeing
• Leading multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning
• Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to training and service development
• Promoting trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally safe care

Why Wyong?

Wyong offers a unique opportunity to combine meaningful clinical work with a relaxed coastal lifestyle:

• Natural surroundings: Close to beaches, lakes, and national parks
• Accessibility: Conveniently located between Sydney and Newcastle
• Community: A supportive and growing regional centre with a strong focus on youth and family wellbeing

This is an excellent opportunity for psychiatrists committed to early intervention and holistic care in a region that values innovation, collaboration, and community connection.

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