Psychiatrist, Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer

NSW Health; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking a Community Psychiatrist for Wollongong Hospital. The successful candidate will provide mental health services and work collaboratively within the Illawarra Community Mental Health team. Essential qualifications include AHPRA registration and a valid NSW Drivers Licence. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered to support work-life balance. Applications are open until 28 October 2025.

Benefits

Training, Education and Study Leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration required.
• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality mental health care as a Staff Specialist.
• Work alongside the Illawarra Community Mental Health team.
• Support career progression opportunities for staff.

Skills

Psychiatry

Communication

Teamwork

Education

FRANZCP

Job description

Overview

Community Psychiatrist – Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer – Wollongong Hospital – Permanent - Up to 1.0 FTE available

ISLHD offers a supportive environment and career progression opportunities for Staff Specialists who would like to make a difference in public health. A competitive salary may be offered under certain conditions.

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is looking for a Permanent Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer to join the Illawarra Community Mental Health team at the Wollongong Hospital.

Staff Specialist | Permanent up to 1.0 FTE available | Wollongong Hospital | REQ605498 | Applications close: 28 October 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Are you a passionate and motivated individual looking to pursue a career in Psychiatry?

Then you could be the perfect Psychiatrist to join the professionals at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD).

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

Advanced Trainees that are expected to receive FRANZCP within 6 months may be considered for this role and are encouraged to apply.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - $40,400 and 25 calendar days (Staff Specialists only)
• Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay (Staff Specialists only)
• Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

Qualifications and How to Apply

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

An eligibility list may be created for future temporary and permanent positions within the District.

Need more information

For role-related queries or help applying, contact Dr Kylie Cheng at [e-mail] or Bianca-lee Da Prato at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 28 October 2025