Private Practice Consultant Psychiatrist – Melbourne

Jps Recruitment Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Medical Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking Consultant Psychiatrists for a full-time private practice opportunity with clinical autonomy and control over your patient caseload. This role supports building or expanding an independent specialist practice within a private psychiatric service, offering ongoing management of patients and scope for a personalised practice model in a metropolitan setting.

Candidates should bring FRANZCP, AHPRA registration, and international qualifications are

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or recognised equivalent
• Specialist registration with AHPRA, or eligibility
• Appropriate specialist Psychiatry experience and credentials
• International Medical Graduates assessed as partially or substantially comparable are encouraged to make contact.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of a private consultant psychiatry practice.
• Maintain clinical autonomy and control over your patient caseload within a private service.
• Develop an ongoing specialist caseload and build relationships with private facilities and referral networks.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Private practice

Education

FRANZCP Fellowship

AHPRA Specialist Registration or Eligibility

Job description

The Opportunity

JPS Medical Recruitment is speaking with Consultant Psychiatrists interested in full-time private practice in Melbourne.

This opportunity may suit psychiatrists looking to build or expand their private practice while retaining clinical autonomy and control over their patient caseload. The setting offers scope for independent specialist practice and ongoing management of patients within a private psychiatric service.

The Hospital

This is a private psychiatric practice providing specialist mental health care in a metropolitan setting.

Why Consider This Role

• Private Consultant Psychiatry practice
• Clinical autonomy over patient care
• Opportunity to develop an ongoing specialist caseload
• Suitable for experienced psychiatrists seeking a private practice environment

The Location

A metropolitan setting with access to extensive healthcare infrastructure, professional networks, transport connections and established community services.

Requirements

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or recognised equivalent
• Specialist registration with AHPRA, or eligibility
• Appropriate specialist Psychiatry experience and credentials
• International Medical Graduates assessed as partially or substantially comparable are encouraged to make contact.

About JPS Medical Recruitment

We specialise exclusively in medical recruitment and work closely with hospitals and specialist services to secure opportunities that are not always advertised publicly. Our relationships and market insight allow us to represent you strategically — not simply circulate your CV. Partnering with us provides access, guidance and advocacy throughout the entire process.