Senior Clinician, Acute Community Mental Health Lead

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in New South Wales seeks a Staff Specialist for its Acute Care Service. This role involves providing psychiatric assessment and treatment for community mental health patients, working within a multidisciplinary team. A strong commitment to clinical excellence and leadership in psychiatric practice is required. The position is part-time, temporary, and offers generous benefits. Applications close on 05 December 2025.

Benefits

Generous salary packaging

Access to clinical education programs

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Work/life balance

Qualifications

• Possess or be eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice in Adult Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment and treatment within a multidisciplinary team.
• Act as a senior clinician providing leadership.
• Oversee clinical care planning for allocated patients.

Skills

Personal integrity

Clinical practice in Adult Psychiatry

Leadership skills

Commitment to teaching and supervision

Collaborative team work

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)

Specialist registration with AHPRA

Job description

A leading health service provider in New South Wales seeks a Staff Specialist for its Acute Care Service. This role involves providing psychiatric assessment and treatment for community mental health patients, working within a multidisciplinary team. A strong commitment to clinical excellence and leadership in psychiatric practice is required. The position is part-time, temporary, and offers generous benefits. Applications close on 05 December 2025.