Psychiatrist - Medrecruit

MedRecruit Limited; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Broken Hill Hospital in NSW is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join its expanding mental health team in a permanent full-time position (part-time hours negotiable). The role spans adult inpatient, consult-liaison, and community mental health services, with involvement in supervision and service development.

Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are available, and the ideal start date is 2 March 2026.

Job description

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to permanently join their team at a Public Hospital in NSW.

The ideal start date for this position is 2 March 2026.

Position details and benefits:

Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Inpatient, Consult-Liaison & Community Mental Health

Location: Broken Hill Hospital, Far West Local Health District (FWLHD), NSW, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours can be negotiated)

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

About the Role

Broken Hill Hospital is seeking a versatile and committed Consultant Psychiatrist to join its expanding mental health team. This multifaceted role includes:

• Providing psychiatric care in the new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (8 beds) designed for short- to medium-term admissions
• Delivering consult-liaison services across the hospital, including the Emergency Department and general wards.
• Supporting community mental health services, including outreach, case management, and recovery-oriented care.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to service development, supervision of junior staff, and integration of culturally safe practices.

Why Broken Hill?

Broken Hill is a heritage-listed outback city with a vibrant arts scene, rich history, and strong community spirit. It offers:

• Affordable living and a relaxed lifestyle in a unique desert landscape.
• Cultural richness: Home to galleries, festivals, and Indigenous heritage.
• Outdoor adventure: National parks, stargazing, and scenic drives.

This is an ideal opportunity for professionals seeking meaningful work in a supportive regional setting.

Be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services to the NSW outback.

Located in a classic outback town with heaps of personality, this 98-bed hospital is a major referal centre for the region. It provides a range of inpatient and outpatient services including caner care, gynaecology, mental health and general medical and surgical services.

The recent $30-million upgrades and redevelopments have been completed, with an upgraded oncology unit and ambulatory wing reconfiguration. A Royal Flying Doctors Base is also located nearby.